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The French Lieutenant's Woman

Anna and Mike portray two characters in a film set in 19th century England who fall in love despite the fact that Mike's character is engaged.

Director

Karel Reisz

Year

Genre

Box Office

$26,890,068

Production

Juniper Films

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 9 wins & 20 nominations total

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Sarah and Anna

Charles and Mike

Sam

Mary

Mrs. Tranter

Charlotte Mitchell

Ernestina

Cook

Mr. Freeman

Vicar

Mrs. Fairley

Mrs. Poulteney

Patience Collier

Dairyman

Dr. Grogan

Girl on Undercliff

Boy on Undercliff

Dr. Grogan's Housekeeper

Catherine Willmer

Asylum Keeper

Anthony Langdon

Nathaniel

Sir Tom

Richard Griffiths

Delivery Boy

Graham Fletcher-Cook

3rd Assistant

Montague

Mrs. Endicott

Betty Anne

Lady on Train

Murphy

Grimes

Davide

Gérard Falconetti

Sonia

Penelope Wilton

Lizzie

Red Haired Prostitute

2nd Prostitute

Tom Elliott

Girl

Fredrika Morton

2nd Girl

Fisherman

Michael Dickins

Clerk

Actress at Wrap Party

Maid's Boyfriend

Clare Travers-Deacon

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Sarah And Anna Dr. Grogan Charles And Mike Sir Tom Nathaniel Charles Henry Smithson Ernestina Mrs. Poulteney Mrs. Tranter Mary Dairyman Sonia Davide Montague

OK. Are you ready, Anna? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

OK. Are you ready, Anna?

Sam? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

What shall I What dress shall I wear Oh your pink It's so lovely Miss - The French Lieutenant's Woman

What shall I What dress shall I wear Oh your pink It's...

Oh yes he was very respectful of what he called - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Oh yes he was very respectful of what he called

Shall we return The wind is getting very strong - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Shall we return The wind is getting very strong

Good Lord What on earth is she doing - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Good Lord What on earth is she doing

Madam! - The French Lieutenant's Woman

How has she supported
herself since her dismissal? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

How has she supported herself since her dismissal?

Miss? Miss? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

The post of companion requires a person of irreproachable moral character - The French Lieutenant's Woman

The post of companion requires a person of irreproachable...

You speak French I believe I do ma'am - The French Lieutenant's Woman

You speak French I believe I do ma'am

Mr Forsythe informs me that you - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Mr Forsythe informs me that you

I should like to hear you
read from the Bible. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I should like to hear you read from the Bible.

In 1857 it is estimated there were 80 000 prostitutes in the county of London - The French Lieutenant's Woman

In 1857 it is estimated there were 80 000 prostitutes in the...

This man says that hundreds of the prostitutes - The French Lieutenant's Woman

This man says that hundreds of the prostitutes

The male population was one and a quarter million - The French Lieutenant's Woman

The male population was one and a quarter million

For the lovely young lady upstairs. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

For the lovely young lady upstairs.

How much do I owe you? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

How much do I owe you?

Thank you very much. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Thank you very much.

Do you know that lady Aye - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do you know that lady Aye

Where is Mr Charles Dunno Miss Didn't ask him - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Where is Mr Charles Dunno Miss Didn't ask him

Madam? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

All right... - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I dread to think what would happen... - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I dread to think what would happen...

It's really not necessary to hide - The French Lieutenant's Woman

It's really not necessary to hide

You are a cunning wicked creature May I know of what I am accused - The French Lieutenant's Woman

You are a cunning wicked creature May I know of what I am...

I must say Mrs Poulteney you look exceedingly well - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I must say Mrs Poulteney you look exceedingly well

Even a disciple of Darwin such as I understand you to be - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Even a disciple of Darwin such as I understand you to be

I have sinned - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Davide? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do you approve of my telescope It is most elegant - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do you approve of my telescope It is most elegant

Palaeontology is my interest - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Palaeontology is my interest

We know more about your fossils on the beach than we do about that girl's mind - The French Lieutenant's Woman

We know more about your fossils on the beach than we do...

It was as if her torture had become her delight - The French Lieutenant's Woman

It was as if her torture had become her delight

And she has confided the true state of her mind to no one - The French Lieutenant's Woman

And she has confided the true state of her mind to no one

He was handsome - The French Lieutenant's Woman

He was handsome

He he was all that a lover should be - The French Lieutenant's Woman

He he was all that a lover should be

I ate the supper that was served - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I ate the supper that was served

Soon he no longer bothered to hide the real nature of his intentions towards me - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Soon he no longer bothered to hide the real nature of his...

I knew it was ordained that I should never marry an equal so - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I knew it was ordained that I should never marry an equal so

We must never meet alone again. Go. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

We must never meet alone again. Go.

- What's the matter? You look sad.
- No. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- What's the matter? You look sad. - No.

- Out of my way, little girl.
- Good morning, Mrs. Fairley. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Out of my way, little girl. - Good morning, Mrs. Fairley.

Miss Woodruff? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Yes?
- Forgive me. I must speak to Dr Grogan. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Yes? - Forgive me. I must speak to Dr Grogan.

Nothing that has been said in this room tonight or that remains to be said - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Nothing that has been said in this room tonight or that...

I am a young woman of superior intelligence and some education - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I am a young woman of superior intelligence and some...

Listen to me I have known many prostitutes - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Listen to me I have known many prostitutes

On my most sacred honour, nothing
improper has passed between us. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

On my most sacred honour, nothing improper has passed betwee...

Do you wish to hear her Do you wish to see her - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do you wish to hear her Do you wish to see her

Have you passed the night here? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Have you passed the night here?

Pray control yourself I cannot I cannot - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Pray control yourself I cannot I cannot

- I'm not!
- Why not? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- I'm not! - Why not?

Sam What is it - The French Lieutenant's Woman

There is talk of committing you to an institution - The French Lieutenant's Woman

There is talk of committing you to an institution

I shall never see you again. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I shall never see you again.

You are a remarkable person Miss Woodruff - The French Lieutenant's Woman

You are a remarkable person Miss Woodruff

Ah. Good afternoon. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Ah. Good afternoon.

I can assure you the true charm of this world resides in this garden - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I can assure you the true charm of this world resides in...

Ernestina I know our private affections are the paramount consideration - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Ernestina I know our private affections are the paramount...

I see you so little I shall be back in three days - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I see you so little I shall be back in three days

Upon the chase. 40-15. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Upon the chase. 40-15.

Bravo Port is essential to wash down the claret - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Bravo Port is essential to wash down the claret

This come to Mr. Montague,
for Mr. Smithson. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

This come to Mr. Montague, for Mr. Smithson.

Mr. Charles? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Exeter! Exeter! - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Exeter! Exeter!

Come in. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I was passing through Exeter. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I was passing through Exeter.

Miss Woodruff, please... - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Miss Woodruff, please...

Oh Sarah - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I was... the first? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I was... the first?

I did follow him to Weymouth to the inn - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I did follow him to Weymouth to the inn

I must make myself free. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I must make myself free.

I have long imagined a day such as this - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I have long imagined a day such as this

I, too. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do what you will... or what you must. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Do what you will... or what you must.

- Cheese and onion.
- Perfect. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Cheese and onion. - Perfect.

I've come to tell you the truth The truth - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I've come to tell you the truth The truth

I know I am spoilt - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I know I am spoilt

Hello? Hello?! - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Who was that?
- I don't know. He put the phone down. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Who was that? - I don't know. He put the phone down.

Very good. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

My guess is we will be asked to make a confessio delicti - The French Lieutenant's Woman

My guess is we will be asked to make a confessio delicti

Go on, get out!
Throw her out! She picked my pocket! - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Go on, get out! Throw her out! She picked my pocket!

- Hello. I saw you through the window.
- Hi. Are you Lizzie? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Hello. I saw you through the window. - Hi. Are you Lizzie?

Have they decided how to end the movie - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Have they decided how to end the movie

Oh! - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Who takes care of it for you?
- I do. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

- Who takes care of it for you? - I do.

I really... envy you. - The French Lieutenant's Woman

I really... envy you.

Would you like a drink? - The French Lieutenant's Woman

Would you like a drink?

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Anna and Mike portray two characters in a film set in 19th century England who fall in love despite the fact that Mike's character is engaged.

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Director: Karel Reisz

Writer: John Fowles, Harold Pinter, Karel Reisz

Production: Juniper Films

Genre: drama, romance

Year: 1981

MetaScore: 64/100

ImdbRating: 6.9

BoxOffice: $26,890,068

Released: 16 Oct 1981

Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars. 9 wins & 20 nominations total

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