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The French Lieutenant's Woman

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.

19812h 4mRDrama, Romance, History

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About The French Lieutenant's Woman

Directors
Karel Reisz
Cast
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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