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August 1981 (UK) moreTagline:
She was lost from the moment she saw him.Plot:
A film is being made of a story, set in 19th century England, about Charles, a biologist who's engaged to be married... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Director Kenny Ortega Bails on 'Footloose' Remake (From Cinematical. 26 October 2009, 8:32 AM, PDT)
June. It's a Wrap
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Top quality performances more (42 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Meryl Streep | ... | Sarah / Anna |
 | Jeremy Irons | ... | Charles Henry Smithson / Mike |
 | Hilton McRae | ... | Sam |
| Emily Morgan | ... | Mary |
| Charlotte Mitchell | ... | Mrs. Tranter |
| Lynsey Baxter | ... | Ernestina |
| Jean Faulds | ... | Cook |
| Peter Vaughan | ... | Mr. Freeman |
| Colin Jeavons | ... | Vicar |
| Liz Smith | ... | Mrs. Fairley |
| Patience Collier | ... | Mrs. Poulteney |
| John Barrett | ... | Dairyman |
| Leo McKern | ... | Dr. Grogan |
| Arabella Weir | ... | Girl on undercliff |
| Ben Forster | ... | Boy on undercliff |
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124 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Singapore:M18 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Finland:S | Norway:16 | Sweden:11 | UK:12 (video re-rating) (2001) | UK:15 (video rating) (1986) | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:R (certificate #26244) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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An attempt to adapt the novel was made in the 1970's, to star Vanessa Redgrave, but a satisfactory script couldn't be written, and funding was a problem. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Early in the film, as Charles is going on to the jetty to warn Sarah, his cape changes in how it is buttoned from shot to shot. moreQuotes:
[describing how she became the French Lieutenant's mistress]Sarah: Soon he no longer bothered to hide the nature of his intensions towards me. Nor could I pretend surprise. My innocence was false from the moment I chose to stay. I could tell you that he overpowered me, he drugged me. But it was not so... I gave myself to him.
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Fantastic performance from Jeremy Irons, and of course Meryl Streep is flawless. 1981's interpretation of a period piece, contrasted with '81 present day. I am a huge fan of late 70s and early 80s movie conventions for quality movies - slower pace, more left to the viewer to discern. Brilliant. If you like period pieces and amazing acting, you will like this.
If you like Meryl Streep I also recommend Sophie's Choice and Silkwood. Jeremy Irons' debut was in Brideshead Revisited (avail on Netflix), an early 80s miniseries -- worth checking out, he's great in it. Another good specimen of his acting is in Reversal of Fortune. But there are lots more.