The Best of Friends

1h 21m
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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).

Cast

John Gielgud
Sydney Cockerell
Wendy Hiller
Laurentia McLachlan
Patrick McGoohan
George Bernard Shaw
Amma Asante
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Paul Keown
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Alan Rowe
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Crew

Alvin Rakoff
Director

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