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The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends
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The Best of Friends

1991
1h 21m

Status

Released

Release

1991

Runtime

1h 21m

Storyline

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).

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 21m
Jan 1, 1991
Languages
English
Director
Alvin Rakoff

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Sydney Cockerell

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Laurentia McLachlan

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

George Bernard Shaw

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