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Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

“Lust. Seduction. Revenge. The game as you've never seen it played before.”

7.2/10 · 1,310 votes 1h 59m r RomanceDrama

#18 of 68 films from 1988 #380 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Stephen Frears · Written by Choderlos de Laclos, Christopher Hampton

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Overview

In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things don’t go as planned.

Cast

Glenn Closeas Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil
John Malkovichas Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont
Michelle Pfeifferas Madame Marie de Tourvel
Swoosie Kurtzas Madame de Volanges
Keanu Reevesas Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny
Mildred Natwickas Madame de Rosemonde
Uma Thurmanas Cécile de Volanges
Peter Capaldias Azolan
Joe Sheridanas Georges
Valerie Goganas Julie
Laura Bensonas Emilie
Joanna Pavlisas Adèle
Nicholas Hawtreyas Major-domo
Nicholas Hawtreyas Major-domo

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1988
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$34,670,720 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt0094947

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Questions

How long is Dangerous Liaisons?
Dangerous Liaisons runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,310 votes, which places it #18 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 75%) and #380 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Dangerous Liaisons?
Dangerous Liaisons was directed by Stephen Frears. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Philomena (2013), High Fidelity (2000), Victoria & Abdul (2017).
Who stars in Dangerous Liaisons?
Glenn Close as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil; John Malkovich as Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont; Michelle Pfeiffer as Madame Marie de Tourvel; Swoosie Kurtz as Madame de Volanges; Keanu Reeves as Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny; Mildred Natwick as Madame de Rosemonde.
What is Dangerous Liaisons rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dangerous Liaisons?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14664.

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