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She was lost from the moment she saw him. - The French Lieutenant's Woman
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Title: The French Lieutenant's Woman

Release Date: 28 Aug 1981

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama, Romance, History

Director: Juniper Films

Production Companies: Juniper Films

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (213 votes)

Cast

  • Sarah / Anna: Meryl Streep
  • Charles Henry Smithson / Mike: Jeremy Irons
  • Sam: Hilton McRae
  • Ernestina: Lynsey Baxter
  • Mary: Emily Morgan
  • Sonia: Penelope Wilton
  • Cook: Jean Faulds
  • Mrs. Tranter: Charlotte Mitchell
  • Mr. Freeman: Peter Vaughan
  • Vicar: Colin Jeavons
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