Brief Encounter(1945)
“A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!”
Overview
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.
Director
David Lean
Studio
Cineguild
Budget
$1M
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)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Cineguild • J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brief Encounter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Brief Encounter (1945).
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.
Who directed Brief Encounter?▼
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean and released in 1945. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Brief Encounter?▼
Brief Encounter has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Brief Encounter?▼
The cast of Brief Encounter includes 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 and more.
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