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.
Full Cast of The French Lieutenant's Woman
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Jean Faulds
Anthony Langdon
Edward Duke
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Cecily Hobbs
Joanna Joseph
Jude Alderson
Cora Kinnaird
Orlando Fraser
Fredrika Morton
Alice Maschler
Crew of The French Lieutenant's Woman
Full backstage crew list →- Released on August 28, 1981