The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981Rated6.52h 4mDrama, Romance, History

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.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae

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Cast

  • Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
  • Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
  • Hilton McRaeSam
  • Lynsey BaxterErnestina
  • Emily MorganMary
  • Penelope WiltonSonia
  • Jean FauldsCook
  • Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
  • Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
  • Colin JeavonsVicar

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