Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent, Nigel Patrick, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Brian Smith ...( see more  see more... ) , Bill Travers

Michael Redgrave gives the performance of his career in Anthony Asquith's adaptation of Terence Rattigan's unforgettable play. Redgrave portrays Andrew Crocker-Harris, an embittered, middle-aged schoo...( read more  read more... )lmaster who begins to feel that his life has been a failure. Diminished by poor health, a crumbling marriage, and the derision of his pupils, the once brilliant scholar is compelled to reexamine his life when a young student offers an unexpected gesture of kindness. A heartbreaking story of remorse and atonement, The Browning Version is a classic of British realism and the winner of best actor and best screenplay honors at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival.

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Unrated, 90 min.

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Release Date: March 13, 1951

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DVD Release Date: June 28, 2005

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  • December 27, 2008
    almost a 4. it started off ever so well and slightly petered out towards the end but it was still a very decent film. i'd like to watch it again, less interrupted than i was on first viewing. it was almost a classic. almost entered into my fav movies list. nigel patrick was as al...( read more)ways believeable as usual as frank hunter yet it was michael redgrave who stands out with his portrayal as the bitter crocker-harris, a teacher who's forgotten but slowly remembering what it's all about. it's all too easy in life to forget to feel anything and it's very well portrayed here. yesterday i watched anthony asquiths "the importance of being earnest" and that wasn't bad if not a little too slow by the same director but this was miles better. very enjoyable indeed
  • October 11, 2009
    To know is to hide knowledge
  • October 18, 2008
    Very impressive, honest and depressing.
  • July 16, 2008
    nominated for best foreign film by NBR
  • April 10, 2008
    No sir, I don't like it.
  • August 25, 2007
    Charming tale about a strict latin teacher who is hated by his pupils and whose wife is having an affair. The film meanders along at a lazy pace and one must be forgiven for thinking that little is happening, but once the climax starts to build it becomes clear that this is essen...( read more)tial viewing. A very good character piece, almost like a more subtle take on 'Goodbye Mr Chips'.

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