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The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981
6.5 ⭐
2h 4m
Drama
Romance
History
"She was lost from the moment she saw him."

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
Meryl Streep
Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae
Hilton McRaeSam
Lynsey Baxter
Lynsey BaxterErnestina
Emily Morgan
Emily MorganMary
Penelope Wilton
Penelope WiltonSonia
Jean Faulds
Jean FauldsCook
Charlotte Mitchell
Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughan
Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
Colin Jeavons
Colin JeavonsVicar
Liz Smith
Liz SmithMrs. Fairley
Patience Collier
Patience CollierMrs. Poulteney