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Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

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

7.219881h 59mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Stephen Frears

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 59m

Language

EN

Release

December 21, 1988

Director

Stephen Frears

Official Trailer

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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 Close

Glenn Close

Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Madame Marie de Tourvel

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Cécile de Volanges

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Madame de Volanges

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny

Mildred Natwick

Mildred Natwick

Madame de Rosemonde

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Azolan

Joe Sheridan

Joe Sheridan

Georges

Valerie Gogan

Valerie Gogan

Julie

Laura Benson

Laura Benson

Emilie

Joanna Pavlis

Joanna Pavlis

Adèle

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dangerous Liaisons (1988), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dangerous Liaisons. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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