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Brief Encounter (1945)

EnglishFilm194586 minDrama, Romance★ 7.7/10

A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!

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.

Directed by
David Lean
Starring
Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway
Released
1945-11-24

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Cast

Celia JohnsonCelia JohnsonLaura Jesson
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardDr. Alec Harvey
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayAlbert Godby
Joyce CareyJoyce CareyMyrtle Bagot
Cyril RaymondCyril RaymondFred Jesson
Everley GreggEverley GreggDolly Messiter
Marjorie MarsMarjorie MarsMary Norton
Margaret BartonMargaret BartonTea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
Wilfred BabbagePoliceman at War Memorial (uncredited)
Alfie BassAlfie BassWaiter at the Royal (uncredited)
Wallace BoscoWallace BoscoDoctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)
Sydney BromleySydney BromleyJohnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)

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