The French Lieutenant's Woman
“She was lost from the moment she saw him.”
1981•R•2h 4m•6.5•Released
DramaRomanceHistory
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.
Director
Karel Reisz
Writer
Harold Pinter
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$27M
Languages
English
Studio
Juniper Films
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
John Barrett
Dairyman
Leo McKern
Dr. Grogan
Arabella Weir
Girl on Undercliff
Production
Company
Juniper Films
Producer
Leon Clore
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