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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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Marquise de Merteuil, former lover of Vicomte de Valmont, incites him to corrupt the innocent Cécile de Volanges before her wedding night, but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel.

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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons DangereusesOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-18

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tony Grech-Smith, Josie Rourke
Screenplay & Story
Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos
Original Score
Michael Bruce
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 55m
Production Studios
National Theatre, The Donmar Warehouse

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tony Grech-Smith, Josie Rourke

Screenplay & Story

Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos

Original Score & Music

Michael Bruce

Producers

Emma Keith

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Choderlos de Laclos

Department Leadership Roster

Emma Keith

Producer

Tom Scutt

Tom Scutt

Costume Design

Tony Grech-Smith

Tony Grech-Smith

Director

Josie Rourke

Josie Rourke

Director

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United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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What is National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses about?

Marquise de Merteuil, former lover of Vicomte de Valmont, incites him to corrupt the innocent Cécile de Volanges before her wedding night, but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses?

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses was directed by Tony Grech-Smith, Josie Rourke.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses includes Janet McTeer, Dominic West, Elaine Cassidy, Adjoa Andoh, Morfydd Clark.

When was National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses was composed by Michael Bruce.

Is National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses based on a book or true story?

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Choderlos de Laclos".

What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses?

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).