

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Synopsis
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
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Janet McTeer
La Marquise de Merteuil
Dominic West
Le Vicomte de Valmont
Elaine Cassidy
Madame de Tourvel
Adjoa Andoh
Madame de Volanges
Morfydd Clark
Cécile Volanges
Edward Holcroft
Le Chevalier Danceny
Una Stubbs
Madame de Rosemonde
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Azolan
Jennifer Saayeng
Émilie
Thom Petty
Major-Domo
Alison Arnopp
Julie
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
Tony Grech-Smith, Josie Rourke
Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos
Michael Bruce
Emma Keith
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Keith
Producer
Tom Scutt
Costume Design
Tony Grech-Smith
Director
Josie Rourke
Director
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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.).


















