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.
Editor's Verdict
"Brief Encounter is a classic romantic drama centered entirely on an illicit affair that develops over many months. While the prompt notes a 'Holiday Release,' the plot summary and established knowledge of the film indicate that Christmas plays no meaningful role in the setting, plot, or themes. It fails to meet the criteria for any significant Christmas movie classification."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
Celia Johnson
Laura Jesson
Trevor Howard
Dr. Alec Harvey
Stanley Holloway
Albert Godby
Joyce Carey
Myrtle Bagot
Cyril Raymond
Fred Jesson
Everley Gregg
Dolly Messiter
Marjorie Mars
Mary Norton
Margaret Barton
Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
Wilfred Babbage
Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)
Alfie Bass
Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)
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