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

Brief Encounter

7.719451h 26mNR

DramaRomance

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.

Directed by David Lean

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CAST

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Celia Johnson

Celia JohnsonLaura Jesson

Trevor Howard

Trevor HowardDr. Alec Harvey

Stanley Holloway

Stanley HollowayAlbert Godby

Joyce Carey

Joyce CareyMyrtle Bagot

Cyril Raymond

Cyril RaymondFred Jesson

Everley Gregg

Everley GreggDolly Messiter

Marjorie Mars

Marjorie MarsMary Norton

Margaret Barton

Margaret BartonTea Room Assistant Beryl Walters