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The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

Drama Romance History

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

Release Date: 1981, August 28
Directors: Karel Reisz
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Juniper Films, Juniper Films
Cast: Meryl Streep, Richard Griffiths, David Warner, Jeremy Irons, Alun Armstrong, Penelope Wilton, Liz Smith, Peter Vaughan, Hilton McRae, Richard Hope, Leo McKern, Emily Morgan

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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