The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
She was lost from the moment she saw him.
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
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: August 28, 1981
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
Screenplay
- John Fowles (Novel)
- Harold Pinter (Screenplay)
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editing: John Bloom
Production: Juniper Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
adultery, based on novel or book, lieutenant, love, tragedy, dorset
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The French Lieutenant's Woman about?
- 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.
- Who directed The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman was directed by Karel Reisz.
- Who stars in The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman stars Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton.
- How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman is a Drama, Romance, History film.
- How much did The French Lieutenant's Woman gross?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The French Lieutenant's Woman produced?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The themes of The French Lieutenant's Woman include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.