The French Lieutenant’s Woman
Movie
1981
R
2 HOURS 3 MINS
Romance
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.
Cast & Crew
Meryl Streep Sarah/Anna
Jeremy Irons Charles Henry Smithson/Mike
Leo McKern Dr. Grogan
Hilton McRae Sam
Emily Morgan Mary
Charlotte Mitchell Mrs. Tranter
Lynsey Baxter Ernestina
Jean Faulds Cook
Peter Vaughan Mr. Freeman
Colin Jeavons Vicar
Liz Smith Mrs. Fairley
Patience Collier Mrs. Poulteney
John Barrett Dairyman
David Warner Murphy
Alun Armstrong Grimes
Richard Griffiths Sir Tom
Anthony Langdon Asylum Keeper
Edward Duke Nathaniel
Karel Reisz Director
Leon Clore Producer
Harold Pinter Screenwriter
Carl Davis Original Music
Freddie Francis Cinematography
John Bloom Film Editing
Patsy Pollock Casting
Assheton Gorton Production Design
Allan Cameron Art Director
Norman Dorme Art Director
Terry Pritchard Art Director
Ann Mollo Set Decoration
Tom Rand Costume Design
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, November 18
Movie actors (Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern) parallel their Victorian roles.
Friday, November 21
Movie actors (Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern) parallel their Victorian roles.
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