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.
Released: Aug 28, 1981
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Stars: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton
Crew: Karel Reisz (Director), John Fowles (Novel), Harold Pinter (Screenplay), Leon Clore (Producer), Carl Davis (Original Music Composer), Freddie Francis (Director of Photography)