The Astonished Heart (1950)
A daring experiment in love!
Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
Director: Antony Darnborough, Terence Fisher
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 17, 1950
Cast
- Celia Johnson - Barbara Faber
- Noël Coward - Dr. Christian Faber
- Margaret Leighton - Leonora Vail
- Joyce Carey - Susan Birch
- Graham Payn - Tim Verney
- Michael Hordern - Ernest
- Amy Veness - Alice Smith
- Ralph Michael - Philip Lucas
- Patricia Glyn - Helen
- Alan Webb - Sir Reginald
Screenplay
Music: Noël Coward
Cinematography: Jack Asher
Editing: Vladimir Sagovsky
Production: Gainsborough Pictures, Sydney Box Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
venice, italy, love triangle
More Films by Director: Antony Darnborough, Terence Fisher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Astonished Heart about?
- Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
- Who directed The Astonished Heart?
- The Astonished Heart was directed by Antony Darnborough, Terence Fisher.
- Who stars in The Astonished Heart?
- The Astonished Heart stars Celia Johnson, Noël Coward, Margaret Leighton, Joyce Carey, Graham Payn, Michael Hordern.
- How long is The Astonished Heart?
- The Astonished Heart has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Astonished Heart?
- The Astonished Heart is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Astonished Heart produced?
- The Astonished Heart was produced in United Kingdom.