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The French Lieutenant's Woman

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6.4/10 • 207

1981-08-282h 4m

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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.

Directors
Karel Reisz
Editors
John Bloom

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Meryl Streep

    Meryl Streep

    Sarah / Anna

  2. Jeremy Irons

    Jeremy Irons

    Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

  3. Hilton McRae

    Hilton McRae

    Sam

  4. Lynsey Baxter

    Lynsey Baxter

    Ernestina

  5. Emily Morgan

    Emily Morgan

    Mary

  6. Penelope Wilton

    Penelope Wilton

    Sonia

  7. Jean Faulds

    Jean Faulds

    Cook

  8. Charlotte Mitchell

    Charlotte Mitchell

    Mrs. Tranter

  9. Peter Vaughan

    Peter Vaughan

    Mr. Freeman

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
$2,689,068.00
Keywords
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