Brief Encounter

Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

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Release date

24 Nov 1945

Runtime

1 h 26 min

• TMDB 7.7

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

David Lean

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Celia Johnsonas Laura JessonTrevor Howardas Dr. Alec HarveyStanley Hollowayas Albert GodbyJoyce Careyas Myrtle BagotCyril Raymondas Fred JessonEverley Greggas Dolly MessiterMarjorie Marsas Mary NortonMargaret Bartonas Tea Room Assistant Beryl WaltersWBWilfred Babbageas Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)Alfie Bassas Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Writers

Noël Coward

Cinematography

Robert Krasker

Studios

CCineguildJAJ. Arthur Rank Organisation

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