The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

6.5 124 min Movie
DramaRomanceHistory

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.

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Cast

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

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