Brief Encounter (1946)

"A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!"
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77
Brief Encounter
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StarringCelia JohnsonTrevor HowardStanley Holloway
DirectorDavid Lean
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NR 1 hr 26 minAug 24th, 1946Drama, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 24th, 1946
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 27th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,200,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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