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The Browning Version

1951-04-06 · 90 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.

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Directors
Anthony Asquith
Production companies
Javelin Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveAndrew Crocker-Harris
Jean KentJean KentMillie Crocker-Harris
Nigel PatrickNigel PatrickFrank Hunter
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteFrobisher
Bill TraversBill TraversFletcher
Ronald HowardRonald HowardGilbert
Ivan SamsonIvan SamsonLord Baxter
Judith FurseJudith FurseMrs. Williamson
Josephine MiddletonJosephine MiddletonMrs. Frobisher
Peter JonesPeter JonesCarstairs
Sarah LawsonSarah LawsonBetty Carstairs
Brian SmithTaplow
Paul MedlandWilson

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