Overview

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, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante, Paul Keown, Alan Rowe

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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).

When was "The Best of Friends" released?

The Best of Friends was released in 1991.

Who stars in "The Best of Friends"?

The cast includes John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante.