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.
Title | The French Lieutenant's Woman |
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Year | 1981 |
Genre | Drama, Romance, History |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | Juniper Films |
Cast | Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton |
Crew | John Fowles (Novel), Carl Davis (Original Music Composer), Leon Clore (Producer), John Bloom (Editor), Karel Reisz (Director), Harold Pinter (Screenplay) |
Keyword | adultery, based on novel or book, lieutenant, love, tragedy, dorset |
Release | Aug 28, 1981 |
Runtime | 124 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.40 / 10 by 211 users |