The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman

R1981Drama • Romance
Synopsis
In this story-within-a-story, Anna (Meryl Streep) is an actress starring opposite Mike (Jeremy Irons) 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
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern, Hilton McRae, Emily Morgan, Charlotte Mitchell, Lynsey Baxter, Jean Faulds, Peter Vaughan, Colin Jeavons, Liz Smith, Patience Collier, John Barrett, David Warner, Alun Armstrong, Richard Griffiths, Anthony Langdon, Edward Duke
Rating
RAdult Situations, Adult Language, Brief Nudity
Genres
Drama, Romance

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