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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

Cinematography
Philippe Rousselot
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

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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