The French Lieutenant's Woman
1981
In this dramatic film, director Karel Reisz and screenwriter Harold Pinter adapt the complex romantic novel by John Fowles, THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN. Set in 1867, Sarah Woodrough (Meryl Streep), a beautiful young woman, is condemned by society and driven into a deep melancholy because of her tragic affair with a French .. Read more
| Starring | Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern, Hilton McRae |
|---|---|
| Director | Karel Reisz |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Romance |
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In this dramatic film, director Karel Reisz and screenwriter Harold Pinter adapt the complex romantic novel by John Fowles, THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN. Set in 1867, Sarah Woodrough (Meryl Streep), ... -