Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
When a predatory, wealthy widow (Glenn Close) challenges a notorious rake (John Malkovich) to seduce a beautiful young newlywed (Michelle Pfeiffer) a cardinal rule will be broken: two players will fall in love - with tragic results. This three-time Oscar winner from director Stephen Frears is based on a scandalous 1782 novel and Christopher Hampton's 1986 stageplay.
Best Art Direction, Costume Design, Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards 1989.
1988Rating: M115 minsUSA, UK
DramaRomance
- Director:
- Stephen Frears ('High Fidelity', 'The Queen', 'Dirty Pretty Things')
- Cast:
- Michelle PfeifferGlenn CloseJohn MalkovichKeanu ReevesUma ThurmanSwoosie KurtzMildred Natwick
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