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The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

  • Aug 28, 1981
  • 2h 4m
  • R

6.5/10

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251 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a 1981 drama and romance film directed by Karel Reisz. Its leading cast includes Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons and Hilton McRae. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.5/10 from 251 TMDB votes

Trailer

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) Original Trailer [FHD] · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Ben Forster Boy on Undercliff
  • Richard Griffiths Sir Tom
  • David Warner Murphy

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