Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

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Written by Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos

Directed by Stephen Frears

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1988

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA/UK

Filmed in Colour

Set in France in 1788 this film is all about sexual politics. The Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) asks for a favour from her lover, Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich). This favour is to seduce Cecile de Volanges (Uma Thurman), the fiancee of her ex-husband, before her wedding.

However a side bet evolves between the two conspirators. Valmont wants to seduce a married, god fearing Madame de Tourval (Michelle Pfeiffer) whilst the reward, if he recieves written proof of this liaison, is one last night with the Marquise.

This acclaimed winner of three Academy Awards boasts grand 18th-century sets and costumes.

"nasty, decadent and fun; the suprise is how much anguished emotion seeps through it's cool marble heart" - David Ansen

Cast

Image for Glenn CloseGlenn CloseMarquise Isabelle de Merteuil
Image for John MalkovichJohn MalkovichVicomte Sébastien de Valmont
Image for Michelle PfeifferMichelle PfeifferMadame Marie de Tourvel
Image for Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzMadame de Volanges
Image for Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesLe Chevalier Raphael Danceny
Mildred NatwickMadame de Rosemonde
Image for Uma ThurmanUma ThurmanCécile de Volanges
Image for Peter CapaldiPeter CapaldiAzolan
Joe SheridanGeorges
Valerie GoganJulie
Laura BensonEmilie
Joanna PavlisAdèle
Nicholas HawtreyMajor-domo
Paulo Abel Do NascimentoCastrato
François LalandeCuré

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