The French Lieutenant's Woman

(1981)Directed by Karel Reisz124 min · RDrama, Romance, History
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.

Meryl Streepas Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Ironsas Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Lynsey Baxteras Ernestina
Jean Fauldsas Cook
Charlotte Mitchellas Mrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughanas Mr. Freeman
Liz Smithas Mrs. Fairley
Patience Collieras Mrs. Poulteney
John Barrettas Dairyman
Leo McKernas Dr. Grogan
Arabella Weiras Girl on Undercliff
Ben Forsteras Boy on Undercliff
David Warneras Murphy
Catherine Willmeras Dr. Grogan's Housekeeper
Anthony Langdonas Asylum Keeper
Edward Dukeas Nathaniel
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Delivery Boy
Richard Hopeas 3rd Assistant
Michael Elwynas Montague