Movie poster for The French Lieutenant's Woman
TMDb Rating
6.4/10

235 verified votes

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

DramaRomanceHistory
124 min

"She was lost from the moment she saw him."

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.

Director

Karel Reisz

Top Cast

Meryl StreepJeremy IronsHilton McRaeLynsey BaxterEmily Morgan

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