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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.
The French Lieutenant's Woman is a film that explores themes of adultery, based on novel or book, lieutenant. It also touches on love and tragedy and dorset.
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Director
Karel Reisz
Cast
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton, Jean Faulds, Charlotte Mitchell, Peter Vaughan, Colin Jeavons
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The French Lieutenant's Woman
You can watch The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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6.5/10
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83%
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Director
Karel Reisz
Cast
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton, Jean Faulds, Charlotte Mitchell, Peter Vaughan, Colin Jeavons
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