The French Lieutenant's Woman 1981

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

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R
Drama Romance History

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 1981-08-28
Runtime 2h 4m
Directors Karel Reisz, Freddie Francis, Richard Hoult, Peter Kohn, Mathew Simmons, Paul Tivers
Producers Leon Clore, Geoffrey Helman, Tom Maschler
Writers John Fowles, Harold Pinter