Dangerous Liaisons
Drama, Romance
Warner Bros.  (1988) 119 mins R

7.6 (21,892 votes)
Lust. Seduction. Revenge. See the game played as you've never seen it before.

The game of conquest is underway. Anything goes when a predatory, wealthy widow (Glenn Close) challenges a notorious rake (John Malkovich) to seduce a beautiful young newlywed (Michelle Pfeifer). But this time, a cardinal rule will be broken: two players will fall in love-with tragic results....

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Cast and Crew
Glenn Close  ......  Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil
John Malkovich  ......  Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont
Michelle Pfeiffer  ......  Madame Marie de Tourvel
Swoosie Kurtz  ......  Madame de Volanges
Keanu Reeves  ......  Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny
Mildred Natwick  ......  Madame de Rosemonde
Director  .....  Stephen Frears
Producer  .....  Norma Heyman; Hank Moonjean
Writer  .....  Christopher Hampton; Choderlos de Laclos
Notes
Trivia:
The young Drew Barrymore was tested for and came close to getting the role of Cécile. (more)

Filming Locations:
Château de Champs-sur-Marne, Champs-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France (more)

Quotes:
Marquise de Merteuil: Adopt a less marital tone of voice. (more)

Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 14 nominations (more)