The French Lieutenant's Woman

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Meryl StreepSarah / Anna

Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRaeSam

Lynsey BaxterErnestina

Emily MorganMary

Penelope WiltonSonia

Jean Faulds

Jean FauldsCook

Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter

Peter VaughanMr. Freeman

Colin JeavonsVicar

Liz SmithMrs. Fairley

Patience CollierMrs. Poulteney