Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae
Sam
Lynsey Baxter
Ernestina
Emily Morgan
Mary
Penelope Wilton
Sonia
Jean Faulds
Cook
Charlotte Mitchell
Mrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughan
Mr. Freeman
Colin Jeavons
Vicar
Liz Smith
Mrs. Fairley
Patience Collier
Mrs. Poulteney
Frequently Asked Questions
The French Lieutenant's Woman was released on August 28, 1981.
The runtime of The French Lieutenant's Woman is 2h 4m.
The French Lieutenant's Woman is a Drama, Romance, History movie.
The French Lieutenant's Woman has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The French Lieutenant's Woman is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The French Lieutenant's Woman was directed by Karel Reisz.
The main cast of The French Lieutenant's Woman includes Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae.
The French Lieutenant's Woman is originally in English.