The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

Movie123minsRated M

IMDb6.9/ 10CTV score6.7/ 10

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About The French Lieutenant's Woman

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.

Year: 1981
Genres: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 123mins
Rated: M
Director: Karel Reisz
Top cast: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan

The French Lieutenant's Woman release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 3 December 1981

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The French Lieutenant's Woman

Meryl Streepas Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Ironsas Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeas Sam
Lynsey Baxteras Ernestina
Emily Morganas Mary
Penelope Wiltonas Sonia
Jean Fauldsas Cook
Charlotte Mitchellas Mrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughanas Mr. Freeman
Colin Jeavonsas Vicar
Liz Smithas Mrs. Fairley
Patience Collieras Mrs. Poulteney
John Barrettas Dairyman
Leo McKernas Dr. Grogan
Arabella Weiras Girl on Undercliff

Director: Karel Reisz
Screenplay: Harold Pinter
Novel: John Fowles
Producer: Leon Clore
Original Music Composer: Carl Davis
Director of Photography: Freddie Francis

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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