

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
DirectorJohn Fowles
NovelHarold Pinter
ScreenplayCast

Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae
Sam
Lynsey Baxter
Ernestina
Emily Morgan
Mary
Penelope Wilton
SoniaJean Faulds
Cook