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The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981, Movie, NR, 127 mins

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Translating John Fowles' complex novel to the screen was a formidable task, previously attempted--then abandoned--by the likes of Fred Zinnemann, Richard Lester and Mike Nichols. Undaunted, director Karel Reisz joined forces with esteemed playwright Harold Pinter to convey the essence of Fowles' epic romance. In a technically flawless performance, Meryl Streep plays Sarah Woodruff, a mysterious pariah in mourning who has been dishonored after a affair with a French army off... read more leave a comment
Year: 1981
Rated NR

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Cast
Meryl Streep: Sarah/Anna
Jeremy Irons: Charles/Mike
Hilton McRae: Sam
Emily Morgan: Mary
Charlotte Mitchell: Mrs. Tranter
Lynsey Baxter: Ernestina

 

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Actors (Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons) have an affair that mirrors the love story they are...
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