
The French Lieutenant's Woman
1981 • Drama | Romance
Karel Reisz
Director
Status
Released
Release date
August 28, 1981
Duration
124 Min
Language
en
Popularity
1.7986
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2,689,068
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.
Cast

Meryl Streep

Jeremy Irons

Hilton McRae

Lynsey Baxter

Emily Morgan

Penelope Wilton

Charlotte Mitchell

Peter Vaughan

Colin Jeavons

Liz Smith

Patience Collier

John Barrett

Leo McKern

Arabella Weir

Ben Forster

Richard Griffiths

David Warner

Catherine Willmer

Richard Hope

Michael Elwyn

Toni Palmer

Doreen Mantle

Alun Armstrong

Gérard Falconetti