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Brief Encounter

Name: Brief Encounter
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1945-11-24
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond

1945Directed by David Lean

Drama · Romance1h 26m

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A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!

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.

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Celia JohnsonLaura Jesson

Trevor HowardDr. Alec Harvey

Stanley HollowayAlbert Godby

Joyce CareyMyrtle Bagot

Cyril RaymondFred Jesson

Everley GreggDolly Messiter

Marjorie MarsMary Norton

Margaret BartonTea Room Assistant Beryl Walters WWilfred BabbagePoliceman at War Memorial (uncredited)

Alfie BassWaiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Wallace BoscoDoctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)

Sydney BromleyJohnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)

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About Brief Encounter

How long is Brief Encounter?: Brief Encounter runs 1 hour and 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Brief Encounter?: Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.
Who is in the cast of Brief Encounter?: Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson as Laura Jesson, Trevor Howard as Dr. Alec Harvey and Stanley Holloway as Albert Godby.
What language is Brief Encounter in?: Brief Encounter is in English.
Where can I watch Brief Encounter?: In the United States, Brief Encounter is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Brief Encounter released?: Brief Encounter was released on November 24, 1945.