UK,
1945, 86 min
Directed by:
David LeanCinematography:
Robert KraskerCast:
Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Alfie Bass, Margaret Barton, Sydney Bromley, Jack May, Irene Handl, Wallace Bosco, Everley Gregg (more)VOD (1)
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Noël Coward’s sensitive portrayal of what happens when two happily married strangers, played by Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, meet and their acquaintance deepens into affection and love. It is the story of two people, thrown together by a chance meeting, helpless in the face of their emotions but redeemed by their moral courage. Over the years few films have equalled the compassion and realism of Brief Encounter. (Beyond Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1947 - David Lean (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1947 - Celia Johnson (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1947 - Anthony Havelock-Allan, David Lean, Ronald Neame (Best Adapted Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1946 - Celia Johnson (Best Actress)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1946 - David Lean (Grand Prize)