Review of Brief Encounter (1945) by Greg S — 16 Sep 2007

Another Noel Coward classic - moving passionate tale of love that can never be...

This review of Brief Encounter (1945) was written by Greg S on 16 Sep 2007.

Brief Encounter has generally received very positive reviews.

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