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… Read more
45% ★★☆☆☆ (30,864)
The French Lieutenant's Woman
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Movie · Drama · Romance · R
1981 · 2h 4m · ★ 45% (31K)
She was lost from the moment she saw him.
Director: Karel Reisz
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae
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.
Director
Karel Reisz
Production
Juniper Films
Cast
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton, Jean Faulds, Charlotte Mitchell, Peter Vaughan, Colin Jeavons, Liz Smith, Patience Collier, John Barrett, Leo McKern, Arabella Weir, Ben Forster, Richard Griffiths, David Warner, Catherine Willmer, Anthony Langdon