The Best of Friends
Synopsis
Adapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique 25-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan (Benedictine nun), Sir Sydney Cockerell (museum curator), and George Bernard Shaw (playwright/critic).
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- Director
- Alvin Rakoff
- Original Title
- The Best of Friends
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
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What is The Best of Friends about?
Adapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique 25-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan (Benedictine nun), Sir Sydney Cockerell (museum curator), and George Bernard Shaw (playwright/critic).
Who directed The Best of Friends?
The Best of Friends was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Who stars in The Best of Friends?
The principal cast of The Best of Friends includes John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante, Paul Keown.
When was The Best of Friends released and how long is it?
The Best of Friends was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.