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The French Lieutenant's Woman

“She was lost from the moment she saw him.”

★ 6.5 / 10 (251 votes)August 28, 1981124 minEN
DramaRomanceHistory

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 28, 1981
StatusReleased
Runtime124 min
Rating★ 6.5 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget$8,000,000
Revenue$26,890,068
ProductionJuniper Films
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Director

Karel Reisz

Writers

Harold Pinter

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Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepSarah / Anna
Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeHilton McRaeSam
Lynsey BaxterLynsey BaxterErnestina
Emily MorganEmily MorganMary
Penelope WiltonPenelope WiltonSonia
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Jean FauldsCook
Charlotte MitchellCharlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
Peter VaughanPeter VaughanMr. Freeman
Colin JeavonsColin JeavonsVicar
Liz SmithLiz SmithMrs. Fairley
Patience CollierPatience CollierMrs. Poulteney
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