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1981

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Directed by Karel Reisz
She was lost from the moment she saw him.

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.

Duration

2h 4m

Released

August 28, 1981

Revenue

$2,689,068

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6.4

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Cast35

  • Meryl Streep
  • Jeremy Irons
  • Hilton McRae
  • Lynsey Baxter
  • Emily Morgan
  • Penelope Wilton
  • Jean Faulds
  • Charlotte Mitchell
  • Peter Vaughan

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