Brief Encounter

Directed by David Lean
Not Rated
1945    82mDrama, Romance
8.094%91%
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At a café on a railway station, housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) meets Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard). Although they are both already married, they gradually fall in love with each other. They continue to meet every Thursday in the small café, although they know that their love is impossible.

Cast of Brief Encounter

  • 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
  • Wilfred BabbagePoliceman at War Memorial (uncredited)
  • Alfie BassWaiter at the Royal (uncredited)
  • Wallace BoscoDoctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)
  • Sydney BromleyJohnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)
  • Noël CowardTrain Station Announcer (uncredited) / Producer
  • Nuna DaveyHerminie Rolandson (uncredited)
  • Valentine DyallAlec's Friend Stephen Lynn (uncredited)
  • Irene HandlThe Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
  • Dennis HarkinBeryl's Man Stanley (uncredited)
  • Edward HodgeBill (First Soldier) (uncredited)
  • Frederick KelseyMan in Cinema (uncredited)
  • Jack MayBoat Rental Man (uncredited)
  • Avis ScottKardomah Waitress (uncredited)
  • George V. SheldonClergyman - Train Passenger (uncredited)
  • David LeanDirector / Writer
  • Anthony Havelock-AllanWriter / Producer
  • Ronald NeameWriter / Producer

Brief Encounter Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    I'm not a big romance fan, mostly because they are usually silly or over-dramatic. "Brief Encounter" has skillfully written interchanges between the two main characters creating a genuine and believable story.
  • Mick BApril 25, 2025
    Classic 40's B&W Classic Love Story ❤️

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