The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

She was lost from the moment she saw him. 1981-08-28 United Kingdom 124 Min. PG-13
6.4 207 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Meryl Streep is Sarah / Anna
Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons is Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Lynsey Baxter is Ernestina
Ernestina
Charlotte Mitchell is Mrs. Tranter
Mrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughan is Mr. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Liz Smith is Mrs. Fairley
Mrs. Fairley
Patience Collier is Mrs. Poulteney
Mrs. Poulteney