The Passionate Friends (1949)

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Written by Eric Ambler, Stanley Haynes

Directed by David Lean

Running Time: 110 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1949

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

David Lean's film, showing here in a restored version, stars Ann Todd as Mary Justin, married companionably but not passionately to banker Howard Justin. On holiday in Switzerland, she finds her room adjoins that of Steven Stratton, her first lover whose heart she broke. The reunion revives their affair but when Mary's husband finds out, he instigates divorce proceedings, precipitating a scandal that will drive her to the brink of madness and test Stratton's true feelings for her.

Cast

Ann ToddMary Justin
Claude RainsHoward Justin
Image for Trevor HowardTrevor HowardProf. Steven Stratton
Isabel DeanPat Stratton
Betty Ann DaviesMiss Layton
Arthur HowardServant
Guido LorraineHotel Manager
Marcel PoncinHall Porter
Natasha SokolovaChambermaid
Hélène BurlsFlowerwoman
John SerretEmigration Official
Frances WaringCharwoman
Wanda RogersonBridge Guest
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteSolicitor
Helen Piers
Ina Pelly
John Hudson
Max Earle

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