The Best of Friends 33 years old

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).

Credits

The Best of Friends Cast

Name Character
Wendy Hiller She was 78, 90 years old when she died as Laurentia McLachlan
John Gielgud He was 86, 96 years old when he died as Sydney Cockerell
Patrick McGoohan He was 62, 80 years old when he died as George Bernard Shaw

The Best of Friends Crew

Name Department
Alvin Rakoff as Director. He was 63 (now 97) years old Directing
The Best of Friends poster
The Best of Friends (33 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 1991
  • Runtime: 81 minutes