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The Browning Version (1951)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Drama  -   April 1951 (UK)
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Forced to retire from an English public school. a disliked professor must confront his utter failures as a teacher, a husband, and a man.

Director:

Anthony Asquith

Writers:

Terence Rattigan (by), Terence Rattigan (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent and Nigel Patrick
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Michael Redgrave Michael Redgrave ...
Jean Kent Jean Kent ...
Nigel Patrick Nigel Patrick ...
Wilfrid Hyde-White ...
Frobisher (as Wilfrid Hyde White)
Brian Smith Brian Smith ...
Bill Travers Bill Travers ...
Ronald Howard Ronald Howard ...
Paul Medland Paul Medland ...
Ivan Samson Ivan Samson ...
Josephine Middleton Josephine Middleton ...
Peter Jones Peter Jones ...
Carstairs
Sarah Lawson Sarah Lawson ...
Betty Carstairs
Scott Harold Scott Harold ...
Rev. Williamson
Judith Furse Judith Furse ...
Mrs. Williamson
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Storyline

Andrew Crocker-Harris, a classic teacher in a British school, is a man hounded by a heart ailment, and by his wife's disloyalty, who is pursuing a science teacher. He has lost his feeling for the emotions of others and his understanding of the boys he is there to teach. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Konflikt des Herzens See more »

Filming Locations:

Dorset, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Javelin Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Redgrave was 43 when he made the film, the exact age that Crocker-Harris was supposed to be. See more »

Quotes

Andrew Crocker-Harris: You must excuse me. I had prepared a speech, but I find now that I have nothing to say. Or rather, I have three very small words, but they are most deeply felt. They are these: I am sorry. I am sorry because I have failed to give you what you had the right to demand of me as your teacher: sympathy...
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References Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) See more »

Soundtracks

"Finale"
(uncredited)
from Oliver Twist
Music by Arnold Bax See more »