The French Lieutenant's Woman
Summary:
John Fowles' original novel The French Lieutenant's Woman was distinguished by a literary technique that involved telling a story of Victorian sexual and social oppression within the bounds of a 1970s viewpoint. How does one convey this time-frame dichotomy on film? The decision made by director Karel Reisz and Harold Pinter was to frame Fowles' basic plot within a "modern" ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Meryl Streep - (Sarah Woodruff/Anna)
Jeremy Irons - (Charles Smithson/Mike)
Hilton McRae - (Sam)
Emily Morgan - (Mary)
Charlotte Mitchell - (Mrs. Tranter)
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Review:
One of England's most highly regarded playwrights, Harold Pinter was deservedly nominated for an Academy Award for his sly, self-reflexive adaptation of The French Lieutenant's Woman. The conundrum for Pinter and director Karel Reisz was how to translate John Fowles' enigmatic novel to the screen without losing the author's blend of... Continue >>
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