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1981

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Juniper Films

TMDB 6.5

2h 4m · 28 Aug 1981

Drama · Romance

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.

Directed byKarel Reisz

Cast

  • 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

Where to watch

Streaming in United States

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