Brief Encounter (1974)
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Ignoring the old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," producer Carlo Ponti mounted a TV remake of the 1945 British masterpiece Brief Encounter. Sophia Loren (Mrs. Ponti) stars as a bored married woman who embarks upon a brief romantic fling with an equally married man (Richard Burton). Throughout their relationship, Loren and Burton are plagued by guilt; ultimately, they sacrifice their potential happiness in favor of "the right thing." John Bowne based his script on the 1936 Noel Coward playlet Still Life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sophia Loren, Richard Burton, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alan Bridges
Synopsis of Brief Encounter
Ignoring the old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," producer Carlo Ponti mounted a TV remake of the 1945 British masterpiece Brief Encounter. Sophia Loren (Mrs. Ponti) stars as a bored married woman who embarks upon a brief romantic fling with an equally married man (Richard Burton). Throughout their relationship, Loren and Burton are plagued by guilt; ultimately, they sacrifice their potential happiness in favor of "the right thing." John Bowne based his script on the 1936 Noel Coward playlet Still Life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Brief Encounter
- Sophia Loren - Anna Jesson
- Jack Hedley - Graham Jesson
- Ann Firbank - Melanie Harvey
- Madeline Hinde - Dominic Jason
- Jumoke Debayo - Mrs. Harris
- John Hedley
- Richard Burton - Alec Harvey
- Rosemary Leach - Mrs. Gaines
- Gwen Cherrell - Dolly
- John Le Mesurier - Stephen
- Benjamin Edney - Alistair Jesson
- Director(s):
- Alan Bridges
- Writer(s):
- John Bowne
- Producer(s):
- Cecil Clarke
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