The French Lieutenant's Woman 1981

Synopsis

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

• 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

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