The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
2h 4m · 28 Aug 1981
She was lost from the moment she saw him.
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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.
| Movie ID | 81077 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
| Director | Karel Reisz |
| Main cast | Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton, Jean Faulds, Charlotte Mitchell |
| Release date | 28 August 1981 |
| Release year | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 124 min (2h 4m) |
| Rating | 6.5 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Juniper Films |
Director: Karel Reisz
Writers: Harold Pinter
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Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeSam
Lynsey BaxterErnestina
Emily MorganMary
Penelope WiltonSonia
Jean FauldsCook
Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
Colin JeavonsVicar
Liz SmithMrs. Fairley
Patience CollierMrs. Poulteney
John BarrettDairyman
Leo McKernDr. Grogan
Arabella WeirGirl on Undercliff
Ben ForsterBoy on Undercliff
Richard GriffithsSir Tom
David WarnerMurphy
Catherine WillmerDr. Grogan's Housekeeper
Anthony LangdonAsylum Keeper
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