The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
1981
2h 4m
6.4/10 (223 votes)
Revenue:$2,689,068
Director: Karel Reisz

The French Lieutenant's Woman

"She was lost from the moment she saw him."

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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.

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Top Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Lynsey Baxter

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina

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