Directed by:
David Hugh JonesCinematography:
Brian WestComposer:
George FentonCast:
Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench, Jean De Baer, Mercedes Ruehl, Ian McNeice, James Eckhouse, J. Smith-Cameron, Tony Todd, Maurice Denham (more)VOD (1)
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Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins - Director: David Jones Helen Hanff (Anne Bancroft), a feisty New York writer, mails a letter to a small London bookshop requesting some rare English classics. Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins), the reserved English bookseller, answers her request, beginning a touching and humorous correspondence that spans two continents and two decades. Hanff's acerbic wit starkly contrasts Doel's aloof British demeanor, but their mutual love of books forms a bond that deepens with each passing year. Their intimate, richly detailed letters draw us into their lives as Helen and Frank share their dreams, hopes, sorrows and joys - and in doing so, develop a lasting and ex (official distributor synopsis)
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84 Charing Cross Road
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Varese Sarabande Club
Year: 2007
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 37:06
Notes: Limited edition.
| 1. | Fanfare / Main Title (The Journey) | George Fenton | 03:02 |
| 2. | Book Of Love Poems | George Fenton | 02:04 |
| 3. | Marks And Co. | George Fenton | 01:11 |
| 4. | Dear Speed | George Fenton | 01:41 |
| 5. | "Christmas Gift, 1949 (Sussex Carol)" - Traditional | 01:34 | |
| 6. | Nora Writes | George Fenton | 01:48 |
| 7. | "Church Sonata In A" - Arcangelo Corelli | 01:58 | |
| 8. | Pilgrimage - Helene And Frank | George Fenton | 02:29 |
| 9. | The Wedding | George Fenton | 01:47 |
| 10. | The Subway | George Fenton | 00:38 |
| 11. | Love Between Friends | George Fenton | 01:47 |
| 12. | "Tread Softly..." | George Fenton | 02:05 |
| 13. | Helene's First Letter | George Fenton | 01:45 |
| 14. | Business As Usual | George Fenton | 01:32 |
| 15. | Festival Of Britain Conga | George Fenton | 00:52 |
| 16. | Daydream / Meeting Ginny And Ed | George Fenton | 02:02 |
| 17. | The Move, 1958 | George Fenton | 01:42 |
| 18. | "New Year, 1960 (Auld Lang Syne)" - Traditional | 01:52 | |
| 19. | Hopes Fade / Condolence | George Fenton | 01:19 |
| 20. | Love Between Friends (Reprise) / Closing Credits | George Fenton | 03:58 |