The Browning Version
United Kingdom • 1951
Director
#294Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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 schoolmaster 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.
Synopsis
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 schoolmaster 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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorAnthony Asquith
WriterTerence Rattigan
CinematographerDesmond Dickinson
EditorJohn D. Guthridge
ProducerTeddy Baird
Cast
Michael Redgraveas Andrew Crocker-Harris
Jean Kentas Millie Crocker-Harris
Nigel Patrickas Frank Hunter
Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Frobisher
Bill Traversas Fletcher