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The French Lieutenant's Woman

64.08% | Aug 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

John Fowles
Novel
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna
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Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
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Lynsey Baxter
Ernestina

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