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The French Lieutenant's Woman

(1981)  movie

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

Summary

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.

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Details

Premiere
Aug 28, 1981
Runtime
124 m
Genres
Drama Romance

Cast

Meryl Streep
Jeremy Irons
Hilton McRae
Lynsey Baxter
Emily Morgan
Penelope Wilton
Jean Faulds
Charlotte Mitchell
Peter Vaughan
Colin Jeavons
Liz Smith
Patience Collier

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