Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
English romance film directed by Stephen Frears
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 59m 119 min
- Released
- 21 December 1988
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Dangerous Liaisons has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 min). The English film released on 21 December 1988. It is directed by Stephen Frears and stars Glenn Close, John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Cast
- Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, Keanu Reeves, Swoosie Kurtz, Mildred Natwick, Laura Benson, Peter Capaldi, Joe Sheridan, Valerie Gogan, François Montagut
- Cinematography
- Philippe Rousselot
- Editing
- Mick Audsley
- Music
- George Fenton
- Written by
- Christopher Hampton, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- Produced by
- Hank Moonjean, Christopher Hampton, Norma Heyman
- Production
- Lorimar Television
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- César Award for Best Foreign Film; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; Academy Award for Best Costume Design; Academy Award for Best Production Design; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and 2 more
- Based on
- Les liaisons dangereuses, Les Liaisons dangereuses
- Set in
- Paris
- Filmed in
- Château de Champs-sur-Marne, Château de Neuville, Château de Vincennes, Hôtel de Sully
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 December 1988
- First shown
- 11 December 1988 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dangerous Liaisons?
Dangerous Liaisons has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes, or 119 min.
When did Dangerous Liaisons release?
Dangerous Liaisons released on 21 December 1988.
Who directed Dangerous Liaisons?
Dangerous Liaisons is directed by Stephen Frears.
Who is in the cast of Dangerous Liaisons?
The cast of Dangerous Liaisons includes Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, Keanu Reeves and Swoosie Kurtz.
Is Dangerous Liaisons based on a true story or a book?
Dangerous Liaisons is based on Les liaisons dangereuses and Les Liaisons dangereuses.
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