The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Release date : August 28, 1981
Runtime : 2h 4m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : Karel Reisz /
Writers : John Fowles / Harold Pinter /
Production companies : Juniper Films /
Revenue : $2,689,068.00
August 28, 1981 2h 4m United Kingdom Drama English More
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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.
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  • title:The French Lieutenant's Woman
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1981
  • Runtime:2h 4m
  • Genres: Drama · Romance · History ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Karel Reisz /
  • Writers: John Fowles · Harold Pinter ·
  • Production companies: Juniper Films ·
  • Revenue:$2,689,068.00
  • 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.
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