Cast
Ann Todd
as Mary Justin
Claude Rains
as Howard Justin
Trevor Howard
as Prof. Steven Stratton
Betty Ann Davies
as Joan Layton
Isabel Dean
as Pat Stratton
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Lawyer
Arthur Howard
as Smith - the Butler
Guido Lorraine
as Hotel Manager
Marcel Poncin
as Hall Porter
Natasha Sokolova
as Chambermaid
Hélène Burls
as Flowerwoman
John Serret
as Emigration Official
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$350K
Box Office
$225K
Production Companies
Cineguild • J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Passionate Friends?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Passionate Friends (1949).
What is The Passionate Friends about?▼
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
Who directed The Passionate Friends?▼
The Passionate Friends was directed by David Lean and released in 1949. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Passionate Friends?▼
The Passionate Friends has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Passionate Friends?▼
The cast of The Passionate Friends includes Ann Todd as Mary Justin, Claude Rains as Howard Justin, Trevor Howard as Prof. Steven Stratton, Betty Ann Davies as Joan Layton, Isabel Dean as Pat Stratton and more.
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