Brief Encounter (1945) — Perfery

(1945)Directed by David Lean86 minDrama, Romance

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

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.

Celia Johnsonas Laura Jesson

Trevor Howardas Dr. Alec Harvey

Stanley Hollowayas Albert Godby

Joyce Careyas Myrtle Bagot

Cyril Raymondas Fred Jesson

Everley Greggas Dolly Messiter

Marjorie Marsas Mary Norton

Margaret Bartonas Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters

Wilfred Babbageas Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)

Alfie Bassas Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Wallace Boscoas Doctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)

SB Sydney Bromleyas Johnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)

Noël Cowardas Train Station Announcer (uncredited)

Nuna Daveyas Herminie Rolandson (uncredited)

Valentine Dyallas Alec's Friend Stephen Lynn (uncredited)

Irene Handlas The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)

Dennis Harkinas Beryl's Man Stanley (uncredited)

Edward Hodgeas Bill (First Soldier) (uncredited)

Frederick Kelseyas Man in Cinema (uncredited)

Jack Mayas Boat Rental Man (uncredited)

Avis Scottas Kardomah Waitress (uncredited)

George V. Sheldonas Clergyman - Train Passenger (uncredited)