Brief Encounter
"A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!"
Originally released in 1945. Brief Encounter is a drama/romance film. directed by David Lean. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, and Stanley Holloway
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (680 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Cineguild
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.
How long is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Brief Encounter released?
Brief Encounter was released on November 24, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brief Encounter?
The main cast of Brief Encounter includes Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond.
Is Brief Encounter worth watching?
Brief Encounter has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 680 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.