The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
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.
The French Lieutenant's WomanDrama, Romance, History
Cast
- Meryl Streep — Sarah / Anna
- Jeremy Irons — Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
- Hilton McRae — Sam
- Lynsey Baxter — Ernestina
- Emily Morgan — Mary
- Penelope Wilton — Sonia
- Jean Faulds — Cook
- Charlotte Mitchell — Mrs. Tranter
- Peter Vaughan — Mr. Freeman
- Colin Jeavons — Vicar
- Liz Smith — Mrs. Fairley
- Patience Collier — Mrs. Poulteney
Where to watch The French Lieutenant's Woman
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