The French Lieutenant's Woman

Overview

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.

Release Date

28 August 1981

124 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Sarah / Anna
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Ernestina
Mrs. Tranter
Mr. Freeman
Mrs. Fairley
Mrs. Poulteney