Brief Encounter is based on a one-act play called Still Life (1936) that was written by British playwright and actor Sir Noël Coward.
Ireland had strict censorship laws in the 1940s and banned this movie at the time because it portrayed adultery in a sympathetic light. For more information, check out Irish Film Censorship: A Cultural Journey from Silent Cinema to Internet Pornography (2004), Kevin Rockett's meticulously researched book on the subject.
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- How long is Brief Encounter?1 hour and 26 minutes
- When was Brief Encounter released?August 24, 1946
- What is the IMDb rating of Brief Encounter?8 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Brief Encounter?Laura Jesson, Dr. Alec Harvey, Albert Godby, Myrtle Bagot, Fred Jesson, Dolly Messiter, Mary Norton, Beryl Walters, and Policeman at War Memorial
- What is the plot of Brief Encounter?Meeting a stranger in a railway station, a woman is tempted to cheat on her husband.
- How much did Brief Encounter earn at the worldwide box office?$119,000
- What is Brief Encounter rated?Not Rated
- What genre is Brief Encounter?Drama and Romance
- How many awards has Brief Encounter won?4 awards
- How many awards has Brief Encounter been nominated for?7 nominations
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