Brief Encounter 1945
“A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- David Lean
- Networks
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
What is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1945
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 24, 1945
- Studios
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Overview
Brief Encounter is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A bored suburban housewife and a virtuous doctor form an unexpected and emotionally fulfilling friendship.”
- Engaging character dynamics
- Compelling emotional journey
- High emotional stakes
- Difficult moral dilemmas
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic stories about unexpected emotional connections.
The film contains themes of emotional conflict and relationship dilemmas.
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What is the film about?
It follows a suburban housewife and a doctor whose casual friendship develops into something more emotionally fulfilling.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Laura Jesson and Alec Harvey.
How does their relationship start?
They are thrown into an acquaintance by happenstance while returning from a shopping trip.
What challenges do they face?
They must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and loved ones.
What genre is the film?
It is a drama and romance film.
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