CinemaOSMovie · 1945 · 1h 26m · NR
Brief Encounter

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

77%(744)IMDbDramaRomance

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 byDavid Lean

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
November 24, 1945
Budget
$1,200,000
Studios
CineguildJ. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Laura Jesson

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Dr. Alec Harvey

Stanley Holloway

Stanley Holloway

Albert Godby

Joyce Carey

Joyce Carey

Myrtle Bagot

Cyril Raymond

Cyril Raymond

Fred Jesson

Everley Gregg

Everley Gregg

Dolly Messiter

Marjorie Mars

Marjorie Mars

Mary Norton

Margaret Barton

Margaret Barton

Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters

Wilfred Babbage

Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)

Alfie Bass

Alfie Bass

Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
David Lean
David Lean
Written by
Noël Coward
Noël Coward
Produced by
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Noël Coward
Noël Coward

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