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The French Lieutenant's Woman is a 1981 British romantic drama film directed by Karel Reisz, produced by Leon Clore, and adapted by the playwright Harold Pinter. It is based on The French Lieutenant's Woman , a 1969 novel by John Fowles .
The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The French Lieutenant's Woman film location: The Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset. A box office smash but a not too successful filming of John Fowles ’ novel, as Harold Pinter ’s Oscar winning screenplay ingeniously replaces the literary commentary with a present day parallel relationship.
The French lieutenant’s woman is one of the most intriguing characters in recent fiction. She is not only apparently the victim of Victorian sexism, but also (as Charles discovers) its manipulator and master.
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.
The French Lieutenant's Woman: Directed by Karel Reisz. With Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Emily Morgan. Anna and Mike portray two characters in a film set in 19th century England who fall in love despite the fact that Mike's character is engaged.
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Mar 19, 2017 · Meryl Streep, The French Lieutenant's Woman. Streep portrays contemporary actress Anna, who in turn plays Sarah Woodruff in a film set during the Victorian Era. During the filming of their picture, Anna carries on an affair with British actor Mike (Jeremy Irons) but loses interest in the romance after production wraps.
