In the smoke-wreathed shadows of a railway station, a piece of grit in the eye ignites a forbidden passion between two married strangers. A haunting masterpiece of British repression, where the loudest emotions are whispered and the greatest tragedy is the triumph of duty.
Brief Encounter
"A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!"
Director:
David Lean
Cast:
Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond
Drama
Romance
Budget:
$1,200,000
Brief Encounter - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Noël Coward's Voice
The writer of the source material, Noël Coward, provides the voice for the station announcements heard over the tannoy system.
Flames of Passion
The fictional film Laura and Alec watch at the Palladium cinema is titled Flames of Passion. The melodramatic trailer contrasts sharply with the restrained, realistic nature of their own affair.
Keats Poem
Fred asks Laura for help with a crossword clue: 'When I behold, upon the night’s starr’d face...' This is from Keats' When I have Fears that I may Cease to Be, a poem about dying before one has fully loved or created—mirroring Laura's internal state.