The French Lieutenant's Woman

IMDb 6.4 1981 β€’ 124 min β€’ DramaRomanceHistory

Director

Karel Reisz

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae
Hilton McRae Sam
Lynsey Baxter
Lynsey Baxter Ernestina
Emily Morgan
Emily Morgan Mary