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The French Lieutenant's Woman

Movie 1981 TMDB 6.5/10 Released

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.

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a movie first shown in 1981. Runtime is 124 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Drama, Romance, History. TMDB score 6.5/10 from 248 votes.

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Title details

Type
Movie
Original title
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Release year
1981
Release date
August 28, 1981
Status
Released
Runtime
124 minutes
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Production companies
Juniper Films
Director
Karel Reisz
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (248 votes)
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Official trailers

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]

Carl Davis on Composing the Theme for THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT’S WOMAN

Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons on THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN

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

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Sonia

J

Jean Faulds

Cook

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Mrs. Tranter

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Mr. Freeman

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Vicar

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Mrs. Fairley

Patience Collier

Patience Collier

Mrs. Poulteney

John Barrett

John Barrett

Dairyman

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Dr. Grogan

Arabella Weir

Arabella Weir

Girl on Undercliff

Ben Forster

Ben Forster

Boy on Undercliff

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

Sir Tom

David Warner

David Warner

Murphy

Characters

  • Sarah / Anna voiced by Meryl Streep
  • Charles Henry Smithson / Mike voiced by Jeremy Irons
  • Sam voiced by Hilton McRae
  • Ernestina voiced by Lynsey Baxter
  • Mary voiced by Emily Morgan
  • Sonia voiced by Penelope Wilton
  • Cook voiced by Jean Faulds
  • Mrs. Tranter voiced by Charlotte Mitchell
  • Mr. Freeman voiced by Peter Vaughan
  • Vicar voiced by Colin Jeavons
  • Mrs. Fairley voiced by Liz Smith
  • Mrs. Poulteney voiced by Patience Collier
  • Dairyman voiced by John Barrett
  • Dr. Grogan voiced by Leo McKern
  • Girl on Undercliff voiced by Arabella Weir
  • Boy on Undercliff voiced by Ben Forster
  • Sir Tom voiced by Richard Griffiths
  • Murphy voiced by David Warner

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