The Astonished Heart (1950)

A daring experiment in love!

The Astonished Heart (1950) poster

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
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Cast

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
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

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.