Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

Synopsis of Dangerous Liaisons

Adapted for stage and screen several times over the past century, French author Francois Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 novel Les Liasons Dangeureuses was the basis for this Academy Award-winning Stephen Frears film. The plot is motivated by a cruel wager between the beautiful but debauched Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and her misogynistic former lover, the Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovitch). The Marquise challenges Valmont to seduce the virginal Cecile de Volanges (Uma Thurman) before the girl can be wed. Valmont offers a more difficult counter-challenge: He bets the Marquise that he will be able to bed the very moral and very married Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). In the course of carrying out his plan, Valmont is stricken with a sudden case of honor and remorse, while the Marquise becomes all the more vicious. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

120 mins

Director(s):

Stephen Frears

Writer(s):

Christopher Hampton

Producer(s):

Norma Heyman, Hank Moonjean

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Nudity, Adult Situations)

• 1989 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Supporting Actress
• 1989 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 1989 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Foreign Film

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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