Is a true story of a transatlantic business correspondence about used books that developed into a close friendship. 84 Charing Cross Road is a 1970 book by Helene Hanff, later made into a stage play, television play and finally a great film, about the twenty-year correspondence between her and Frank Doel, chief buyer of Marks & Co, antiquarian booksellers located at the given address in London, England. It opens in 1949 and carries to the early 1960’s.
I was fortunate enough to see the movie on TV the other evening, and let me tell you, if you haven’t seen this movie, please do so. It is a wonderful story, and the film version of it was pure gold. Starring: Anne Bancroft as Helene Hanff, Anthony Hopkins as Frank P. Doel and Dame Judith Dench as Nora Doel, three masters at their art, craft this wonderful true story.
Back in 2006, I promised you at the very beginning of this blogue, that periodic reviews would come, and one I am happy to write this.
Having studied filmmaking, and the art of the cinema, this is in my opinion, an art film filled with great acting, surprises and imaginative use of film! A great transition occurs between the actors and the viewers. The tone and setting are well thought out, and depict that feeling of old world values in a changing world.
But don’t take my word for it, see the movie for yourself.
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