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Mood:
- SentimentalSincereContemplativeTouchingBittersweet
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Plot:
- Human NatureFall in LoveFriendshipLove and RomanceCouplesFriendsWriter's LifeCouple Relations more...
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Genres:
- DramaRomanceMelodrama
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century40s50s60s
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Place:
- EnglandEuropeLondonNew YorkUSA
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Praise:
- Award WinnerCritically Acclaimed
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Based on:
- Based on PlayBased on True Story
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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84 Charing Cross Road, 1987
English
UK, USA
Profile of 84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road can be described as sentimental, sincere, and bittersweet. The plot revolves around human nature, falling in love, and friendship. The main genres are drama and romance. In terms of style, 84 Charing Cross Road is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in London and New York. 84 Charing Cross Road takes place in the 1950s and in the 1960s. It is adapted from a play and originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed.
Summary of 84 Charing Cross Road
While searching for rare English books, New York writer Helene Hanff's (Anne Bancroft) letter to a London bookstore, run by Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins), begins a relationship between the two that spans two decades and two continents. Although their personalities and cultures are miles apart, their friendship blossoms into a deeper affection. Bancroft's performance earned her the BAFTA award, the British equivalent of the Oscar. Based on James Roose-Evans's play, which was based on Helene Hanff's memoir.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK, USA |
| Release date: | 13 February 1987 |
| Runtime: | 100 min |
Cast and Crew
as Helene Hanff
as Frank P. Doel
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Users Reviews
- 19.March.2009
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- by: Tygger2512
- Tygger2512 rated this movie
8/10Great
