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A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, Metacritic 64/100. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic64/100
248 audience votes
Key crew
- Karel ReiszDirector
- Harold PinterScreenplay
- Carl DavisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
- Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
- Hilton McRaeSam
- Lynsey BaxterErnestina
- Emily MorganMary
- Penelope WiltonSonia
- Jean FauldsCook
- Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
- Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
- Colin JeavonsVicar
- Liz SmithMrs. Fairley
- Patience CollierMrs. Poulteney
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