The Passionate Friends
"Their affair took on a life of its own."
Originally released in 1949. The Passionate Friends is a drama/romance film. directed by David Lean.
Starring Ann Todd, Claude Rains, and Trevor Howard
Synopsis
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1949
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (56 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Box Office
$225K
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ann Todd
as Mary Justin
Claude Rains
as Howard Justin
Trevor Howard
as Prof. Steven Stratton
Betty Ann Davies
as Joan Layton
Isabel Dean
as Pat Stratton
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Lawyer
Arthur Howard
as Smith - the Butler
Guido Lorraine
as Hotel Manager
Marcel Poncin
as Hall Porter
Natasha Sokolova
as Chambermaid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
- Revenue
- $225,000
Production Companies
- Cineguild
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Passionate Friends about?
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
Who directed The Passionate Friends?
The Passionate Friends was directed by David Lean.
How long is The Passionate Friends?
The Passionate Friends has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Passionate Friends released?
The Passionate Friends was released on January 26, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Passionate Friends?
The main cast of The Passionate Friends includes Ann Todd, Claude Rains, Trevor Howard, Betty Ann Davies, Isabel Dean.