
Feature film — 1981
The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
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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Juniper Films
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Director: Karel Reisz
On screen
Cast & crew

Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRae
Sam

Lynsey Baxter
Ernestina

Emily Morgan
Mary

Penelope Wilton
Sonia
Jean Faulds
Cook

Charlotte Mitchell
Mrs. Tranter

Peter Vaughan
Mr. Freeman

Colin Jeavons
Vicar

Liz Smith
Mrs. Fairley

Patience Collier
Mrs. Poulteney
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