I watched “The Passionate Friends” David Lean (1949)

The Passionate Friends (1949) NR

Their affair took on a life of its own.

A woman is torn between the love of her life, who is married to someone else, and her older husband.

Drama | Romance
Director: David Lean
Actors: Ann Todd, Claude Rains, Trevor Howard
Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 69% with 45 votes
Runtime: 1:30
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Legacy Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese in particular are fans of Lean's epic films and claim him as one of their primary influences. Spielberg and Scorsese also helped in the 1989 restoration of Lawrence of Arabia, which had been substantially altered both by the studio in theatrical release and in particular in its televised versions; the theatrical re-release greatly revived Lean's reputation. Several of the many other later directors who have acknowledged significant influence by Lean include Stanley Kubrick, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Spike Lee, Sergio Leone, Sir John Boorman, Paul Thomas Anderson and Guillermo del Toro. John Woo once named Lawrence of Arabia among his top three films. More recently, Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement) has cited Lean's works, particularly Doctor Zhivago, as an important influence on his work, as has director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises).
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