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Dangerous Liaisons is a 1988 film adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’s novel. The story centers on aristocratic characters in 18th-century France involved in intricate plots of manipulation and retribution through seduction. It features an ensemble cast including Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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info Dangerous Liaisons Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1988 |
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Who are the main schemers in Dangerous Liaisons?
The central schemers are the Marquise de Merteuil, played by Glenn Close, and the Vicomte de Valmont, played by John Malkovich. Their manipulations target characters including Madame de Tourvel and Cecile de Volanges.
What book is Dangerous Liaisons based on?
The 1988 film is based on Choderlos de Laclos's 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses. Christopher Hampton adapted his own stage version for the Stephen Frears film.
How does Dangerous Liaisons connect to Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions is a 1999 modern teen adaptation of the same Laclos story. Dangerous Liaisons keeps the 18th-century French aristocratic setting, while Cruel Intentions moves the seduction plot to wealthy New York teenagers.
Which actors from Dangerous Liaisons became especially associated with the film?
Glenn Close and John Malkovich are the two names most closely tied to the film's power games. Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, and Keanu Reeves also appear in major roles.
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