The French Lieutenant’s Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
United Kingdom • 1981 • 2h 4m
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#768Criterion Collection →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.
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorKarel Reisz
WriterHarold Pinter
CinematographerFreddie Francis
ComposerCarl Davis
EditorJohn Bloom
ProducerLeon Clore
Cast
Meryl Streepas Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Ironsas Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeas Sam
Lynsey Baxteras Ernestina