Brief Encounter (1945)
Brief Encounter is a 1945 drama movie directed by David Lean, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard and Stanley Holloway.
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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What is Brief Encounter about?
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.
When was Brief Encounter released?
Brief Encounter was released on 24 November 1945.
How long is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter runs 1h 26m.
Who made Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.
Where can I watch Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter is available on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Plex.
Where to watch Brief Encounter
Stream: Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Celia Johnson as Laura Jesson
- Trevor Howard as Dr. Alec Harvey
- Stanley Holloway as Albert Godby
- Joyce Carey as Myrtle Bagot
- Cyril Raymond as Fred Jesson
- Everley Gregg as Dolly Messiter
- Marjorie Mars as Mary Norton
- Margaret Barton as Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
- Wilfred Babbage as Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)
- Alfie Bass as Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)
- Wallace Bosco as Doctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)
- Sydney Bromley as Johnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)