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The Astonished Heart

19501h 25mAntony Darnborough,Terence Fisher
IMDb 6.0

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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.

DramaRomance
Venice, ItalyLove Triangle

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What is The Astonished Heart (1950) 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.

Who stars in The Astonished Heart?

The Astonished Heart stars Celia Johnson (Barbara Faber), Noël Coward (Dr. Christian Faber), Margaret Leighton (Leonora Vail), Joyce Carey (Susan Birch), Graham Payn (Tim Verney). The film was directed by Antony Darnborough.

How long is The Astonished Heart?

The Astonished Heart has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950.

Is The Astonished Heart worth watching?

The Astonished Heart holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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