The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman

Information

Release DateAugust 28, 1981
Runtime2h 4m
StatusReleased
Revenue$3M
ProductionJuniper Films
LanguagesEnglish
6.4
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Popularity2

The French Lieutenant's Woman

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

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Karel Reisz
Karel Reisz

Featured Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRae

Hilton McRae

Sam

Lynsey Baxter

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina

Emily Morgan

Emily Morgan

Mary

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