The Best of Friends (1991)
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).
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- John Gielgud - Sydney Cockerell
- Wendy Hiller - Laurentia McLachlan
- Patrick McGoohan - George Bernard Shaw
- Amma Asante - The Black Girl in Search of God
- Paul Keown - The Conjurer
- Alan Rowe - Mahomet
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alvin Rakoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Best of Friends stars John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante, Paul Keown, Alan Rowe.
- How long is The Best of Friends?
- The Best of Friends has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).