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The Astonished Heart (1950)

1950-03-17 · 1h 25m · EN
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A daring experiment in love!

Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.

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Noël CowardWriterTerence FisherDirectorAntony DarnboroughDirector

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Celia JohnsonCelia JohnsonBarbara FaberNoël CowardNoël CowardDr. Christian FaberMargaret LeightonMargaret LeightonLeonora VailJoyce CareyJoyce CareySusan BirchGraham PaynGraham PaynTim VerneyMichael HordernMichael HordernErnestAmy VenessAmy VenessAlice SmithRalph MichaelRalph MichaelPhilip LucasPatricia GlynPatricia GlynHelenAlan WebbAlan WebbSir ReginaldEverley GreggEverley GreggMiss HarperJohn SalewJohn SalewSoames

Keywords

Venice, italyLove triangle

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityVenice Italy · Love TriangleMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Astonished Heart about?

Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.

How long is The Astonished Heart?

The Astonished Heart has a runtime of 85 minutes.