The French Lieutenant's Woman
– In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the ..
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.
16 Oct 1981
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Karel Reisz
John Fowles (novel), Harold Pinter (screenplay)
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Emily Morgan
A film is being made of a story, set in 19th century England, about Charles, a biologist who's engaged to be married, but who falls in love with outcast Sarah, whose melancholy makes her leave him after a short, but passionate affair. Anna and Mike, who play the characters of Sarah and Charles, go, during the shooting of the film, through a relationship that runs parallel to that of their characters.
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 15 nominations.
MGM Home Entertainment