84 Charing Cross Road

84 Charing Cross Road

1987

American writer Helene Hanff begins a decades-long correspondence with the staff of a London antiquarian bookshop, ordering rare volumes and exchanging warm, witty letters that evolve into a profound transatlantic friendship. The film, based on a true story, is a gentle celebration of books, letters, and human connection across the miles.

Director

  • David Hugh Jones

Cast

  • Anne Bancroft
  • Anthony Hopkins
  • Judi Dench
  • Jean De Baer
  • Maurice Denham

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