THE PASSIONATE FRIENDS

Cannes Classics

Directed by :: David LEAN

Country:: UNITED KINGDOM

Year:: 1948

Duration:: 91.00 minutes

Synopsis

"The Passionate Friends" has been hailed by critic David Thomson as the David Lean film 'most deserving rediscovery'. Mary has chosen a comfortable secure life with her rich banker husband over romantic passion with her first love Steven. Turmoil ensues when Steven suddenly reappears in her life. With its subtle performances, nuanced direction and beautiful cinematography, Lean's absorbing romance, adapted from a story by H. G. Wells, is a fascinating companion piece to "Brief Encounter".

David LEAN

Credits

David LEAN - Director
Eric AMBLER - Screenplay
Richard ADDINSELL - Music
Guy GREEN - Director of Photography
Geoffrey FOOT - Film Editor

Actors

Ann TODD - Mary Justin
Claude RAINS - Howard Justin
Trevor HOWARD - Steven Stratton
Isabel DEAN - Pat

Contacts and useful links

Production

CINEGUILD -

Distribution

PARK CIRCUS LIMITED - T : +44 (0)141 582 1461 - nick@parkcircus.com - www.parkcircus.com

French press

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International press

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Foreign sales

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