The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

Synopsis:
The relationship of actors (Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern) in a movie production parallels that of their Victorian roles.
Starring:
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons
Director:
Karel Reisz
Rated:
R

Details

Starring:
Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern, Hilton McRae, Emily Morgan, Charlotte Mitchell, Lynsey Baxter, Jean Faulds, Peter Vaughan, Colin Jeavons, Liz Smith, Patience Collier, John Barrett, David Warner, Alun Armstrong, Richard Griffiths, Anthony Langdon,
Director:
Karel Reisz
Genres:
Drama, Literary/Period Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romantic Drama, Showbiz Drama
Rated:
R
Runtime:
123
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Year:
1981
Keywords:
Actors, affair, based upon a novel, film set, John Fowles, Victorian era
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Nominated

  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Writing (Based on Previous Material)
  • Best Actress: Meryl Streep
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

Well-loved movie

9

Romance

8

Character Depth

8

Complexity

6

Sex

7

Downbeat

7

Hollywood Feel

7

Slow Pace

6

Offbeat

5

Tearjerker

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