Movies
The French Lieutenant's Woman
- August 28, 1981
- 124 min.
- Drama, Romance, History
- United Kingdom
- United States
United Kingdom
United States
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.
Original title: The French Lieutenant's Woman
11
nominations
27%
winning rate
3
wins
British Academy Film Awards #35 - 1982
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Leon Clore - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Karel Reisz | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Jeremy Irons | — |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Meryl Streep | Winner |
| Best Screenplay | Harold Pinter | — |
| Best Cinematography | Freddie Francis | — |
| Best Original Score | Carl Davis | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | John Bloom | — |
| Best Sound | Don Sharpe, Ivan Sharrock, Bill Rowe | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Assheton Gorton | — |
| Best Costume Design | Tom Rand | — |
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