The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

August 28, 1981124 min6.4EN
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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Cast

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Jeremy Irons
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Hilton McRae
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Lynsey Baxter
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Emily Morgan
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Penelope Wilton
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Jean Faulds
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Charlotte Mitchell
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Peter Vaughan
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Colin Jeavons
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