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Brief Encounter poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.5 / 100
1945·Drama / Romance·1h 26m

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

“A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!”

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.

Above the Line
David Lean·DirectorNoël Coward·ScreenplayRobert Krasker·Director of PhotographyJack Harris·Editor
Cast
Celia Johnson·Laura JessonTrevor Howard·Dr. Alec HarveyStanley Holloway·Albert GodbyJoyce Carey·Myrtle BagotCyril Raymond·Fred JessonEverley Gregg·Dolly MessiterMarjorie Mars·Mary NortonMargaret Barton·Tea Room Assistant Beryl WaltersWilfred Babbage·Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)Alfie Bass·Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
David Lean·Director
Writing· 1
Noël Coward·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Krasker·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Harris·Editor
Production· 3
Anthony Havelock-Allan·ProducerNoël Coward·ProducerRonald Neame·Producer
By the Numbers
89.5
OF 100
Master Score
8.0
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Brief Encounter's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man and a woman looking at each other, positioned against a dark blue background in the upper half. The lower half of the poster is bright”

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Key Elements
HatCoat
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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