Review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) by James C — 29 Jun 2007

Harold Pinter's script and the director really get#s it. Very subtle, bring brain.

This review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) was written by James C on 29 Jun 2007.

The French Lieutenant's Woman has generally received positive reviews.

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