The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
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
Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeSam
Lynsey BaxterErnestina
Emily MorganMary
Penelope WiltonSoniaJean FauldsCook
Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
Colin JeavonsVicar
Liz SmithMrs. Fairley
Patience CollierMrs. Poulteney
John BarrettDairyman
Leo McKernDr. Grogan
Arabella WeirGirl on Undercliff
