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The French Lieutenant's Woman

64.39% | August 28, 1981 | Drama, Romance, History

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.

Featured Crew

Karel Reisz
Director
John Fowles
Novel
Harold Pinter
Screenplay

Cast

Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

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