Celia Johnson stars as Laura Jesson, Trevor Howard as Dr. Alec Harvey, and Stanley Holloway as Albert Godby in David Lean’s classic romantic drama ‘Brief Encounter‘.
Main cast
- Laura JessonCelia JohnsonMain
- Dr. Alec HarveyTrevor HowardMain
- Albert GodbyStanley HollowayMain
- Myrtle BagotJoyce CareyMain
- Fred JessonCyril RaymondMain
Supporting cast
- BerylMargaret BartonSupp
- Dolly MessiterMarjorie MarsSupp
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About this cast
Brief Encounter is a 1945 British romantic drama film directed by David Lean, based on Noël Coward’s one-act play ‘Still Life’. The film stars Celia Johnson as a suburban housewife who meets a doctor (Trevor Howard) at a railway station café, leading to a poignant and restrained affair. The supporting cast includes Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, and Cyril Raymond.
FAQs
Who plays Laura Jesson in Brief Encounter?
Celia Johnson plays the role of Laura Jesson.
Who plays Dr. Alec Harvey in Brief Encounter?
Trevor Howard plays Dr. Alec Harvey.
What is the film Brief Encounter based on?
It is based on Noël Coward’s one-act play ‘Still Life’.
Who directed Brief Encounter?
The film was directed by David Lean.
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