The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

Date of release
1981-08-28
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (250)
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Director
Karel Reisz

Casting

  • Meryl Streep — Sarah / Anna
  • Jeremy Irons — Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
  • Hilton McRae — Sam
  • Lynsey Baxter — Ernestina
  • Emily Morgan — Mary
  • Penelope Wilton — Sonia
  • Jean Faulds — Cook
  • Charlotte Mitchell — Mrs. Tranter
  • Peter Vaughan — Mr. Freeman
  • Colin Jeavons — Vicar
  • Liz Smith — Mrs. Fairley
  • Patience Collier — Mrs. Poulteney

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