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Dangerous Liaisons

In 18th century France, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont play a dangerous game of seduction. Valmont is someone who measures succes...s by the number of his conquests and Merteuil challenges him to seduce the soon to be married Cecile de Volanges and provide proof in writing of his success. His reward for doing so will be to spend the night with Merteuil. He has little difficulty seducing Cecile but what he really wants is to seduce Madame de Tourvel. When Merteuil learns that he has actually fallen in love with her, she refuses to let him claim his reward for seducing Cecile. Death soon follows. Show More

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Experience the deceit, desire, and devastating consequences of 18th century French aristocracy in the critically acclaimed film Dangerous Liaisons (1988). Set in a world where power and manipulation reign, the marquise de Merteuil and the vicomte de Valmont engage in a perilous game of seduction.

Valmont, a man who prides himself on his conquests, is challenged by Merteuil to seduce Cecile de Volanges, a young woman on the brink of marriage. In order to prove his success, he must provide written evidence. In return, Merteuil promises him a night of passion.

Valmont quickly succeeds in seducing Cecile, but his true desire is to win the heart of the virtuous Madame de Tourvel. However, when Merteuil discovers Valmont's forbidden love for Madame de Tourvel, she refuses to grant him his reward for seducing Cecile.

As the consequences of their actions unfold, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, heartbreak, and betrayal. Death becomes an inevitable outcome of their dangerous liaisons.

Directed by Stephen Frears, Dangerous Liaisons (1988) is a captivating tale of lust, power, and the destructive nature of manipulation. With stellar performances by Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer, this Academy Award-winning film will transport you back to a time of scandal, decadence, and moral ambiguity. Don't miss out on this thrilling and seductive cinematic masterpiece.

Also Known As:

Dangerous Liaisons

Release Date:

24 Feb 1989

Writers:

Christopher Hampton (play), Choderlos de Laclos (novel), Christopher Hampton (screenplay)

Awards:

Won 3 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 20 nominations.