Brief Encounter (1945)

Brief Encounter (1945) was a Romance - Drama Film directed by David Lean and produced by Ronald Neame, Noel Coward and Anthony Havelock-Allan.

Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)

Award	Recipient	Result
Best Actress	Celia Johnson	Nominated
Best Director	David Lean	Nominated
Best Writing	David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Ronald Neame	Nominated

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A Brief Encounter with a Good Cry: The CMBA Spring Blogathon

By shadowsandsatin on May 13, 2025 From Shadows and Satin

There?s something about the opening of Brief Encounter (1945) that lets you know you?re in for a different kind of movie-watching experience. The very first image is one of a speeding train roaring out of a train station, whistle blaring and steam chuffing. Seconds later, we hear the distinctive not... Read full article

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Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard have a “Brief Encounter”

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 9, 2021 From Classic Movie Man

Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard have a “Brief Encounter” Brief Encounter (1945) is a British romantic film directed by David Lean and starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. The screenplay was written by Noel Coward which was based on his play Still Life (1936).Laura Jesson (Johns... Read full article

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Brief Encounter: Short Hollywood Marriages

on Feb 14, 2016 From Comet Over Hollywood

Hollywood marriages are often butt of jokes?since they are often?extremely short?or numerous. While Comet Over Hollywood previously identified more than 70 lengthy and successful Hollywood marriages, there are also some that are remarkably brief. This Valentine?s Day we are focusing on those brief e... Read full article

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Brief Encounter: Short Hollywood Marriages

on Feb 14, 2016 From Comet Over Hollywood

Hollywood marriages are often butt of jokes from being extremely short?or numerous. While Comet Over Hollywood previously identified more than 70 lengthy and successful Hollywood marriages, there are also some that are remarkably brief. This Valentine?s Day we are focusing on those brief encounters.... Read full article

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Brief Encounter (1945)

By Beatrice on Dec 17, 2014 From Flickers in Time

Brief Encounter Directed by David Lean Written by Anthony Havelock-Allen, David Lean, and Ronald Neame from the play “Still Life” by Noel Coward (all uncredited) 1945/UK Cineguild Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #191 of 1001 Film You Must See Before You Die I didn’t realize how... Read full article

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