The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

  • R
  • 09/18/1981 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, History
  • 2h 4m

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

Overview

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.

Karel Reisz

Director

John Fowles

Novel

Harold Pinter

Screenplay

Cast

Meryl Streep's headshot

Meryl Streep

Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons's headshot

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae's headshot

Hilton McRae

Sam
Lynsey Baxter's headshot

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina
Emily Morgan's headshot

Emily Morgan

Mary
Penelope Wilton's headshot

Penelope Wilton

Sonia
Jean Faulds's headshot

Jean Faulds

Cook
Charlotte Mitchell's headshot

Charlotte Mitchell

Mrs. Tranter

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