Brief Encounter (1945)

Cast

• Celia Johnson - Laura Jesson
• Trevor Howard - Dr. Alec Harvey
• Stanley Holloway - Albert Godby
• Joyce Carey - Myrtle Bagot
• Cyril Raymond - Fred Jesson
• Everley Gregg - Dolly Messiter
• Marjorie Mars - Mary Norton
• Margaret Barton - Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
• Wilfred Babbage - Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)
• Alfie Bass - Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Screenplay

• Noël Coward (Theatre Play)
• Noël Coward (Screenplay)

Themes

Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds

Keywords

infidelity, farewell, husband wife relationship, narration, marriage, housewife, duty, black and white, doctor, love affair, tearjerker, told in flashback, impossible love, shame, guilty conscience

Trailer

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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 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.

Who directed Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.

Who stars in Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg.

How long is Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).

What genre is Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter is a Drama, Romance film.

What is the budget of Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter had a budget of $1M.

Where was Brief Encounter produced?

Brief Encounter was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Brief Encounter?

The themes of Brief Encounter include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.