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The French Lieutenant's Woman

Not Rated
DramaRomanceHistory
6.4/10(210 ratings)

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.

08-28-1981
2h 4m
The French Lieutenant's Woman
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Main Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Sarah

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson

Hilton McRae

Hilton McRae

Sam

Lynsey Baxter

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina

Mary

Sonia

Cook

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Karel Reisz
Production:
Juniper Films
Revenue:
$2,689,068

Key Crew

Director:
Karel Reisz
Original Music Composer:
Carl Davis
Director of Photography:
Freddie Francis
Producer:
Leon Clore
Screenplay:
Harold Pinter

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en