Dangerous Love Affairs
Les Liaisons dangereuses
Synopsis
Juliette de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont are a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But when Valmont meets the beautiful young Marianne at a ski resort, he breaks the one rule of his unconventional marriage: never fall in love.
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Dangerous Liaisons (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Gérard Philipe
Valmont
Jeanne Moreau
Juliette Valmont
Jeanne Valérie
Cécile Volange
Annette Stroyberg
Marianne Tourvel
Simone Renant
Mme Volange, mère de Cécile
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Danceny
Nicolas Vogel
Jerry Court
Madeleine Lambert
Mme Rosemonde
Boris Vian
Prévan
Gillian Hills
une amie de Cécile
Alexandra Stewart
Une amie de Miguel (uncredited)
François Perrot
Un invité au cocktail des Valmont (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Zola
Un réceptionniste de l'hôtel à Deauville (uncredited)
Jacques Hilling
Un invité des Valmont (uncredited)
Guy Henry
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
Serge Marquand
Un skieur (uncredited)
Paquita Thomas
Nicole
Yves Barsacq
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Vadim
- Screenplay & Story
- Choderlos de Laclos, Roger Vailland, Claude Brulé, Roger Vadim
- Original Score
- Thelonious Monk, Duke Jordan, James Campbell, Art Blakey
- Original Title
- Les Liaisons dangereuses
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau-Cocinor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Vadim
Choderlos de Laclos, Roger Vailland, Claude Brulé, Roger Vadim
Thelonious Monk, Duke Jordan, James Campbell, Art Blakey
Marcel Grignon
Victoria Mercanton
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Vadim
Director
Roger Vailland
Writer
Claude Brulé
Writer
Roger Vadim
Writer
Victoria Mercanton
Editor
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Robert Guisgand
Production Design
Gladys de Segonzac
Costume Design
Thelonious Monk
Original Music Composer
Duke Jordan
Original Music Composer
James Campbell
Original Music Composer
Art Blakey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Love Affairs
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What is Dangerous Love Affairs about?
Juliette de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont are a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But when Valmont meets the beautiful young Marianne at a ski resort, he breaks the one rule of his unconventional marriage: never fall in love.
Who directed Dangerous Love Affairs?
Dangerous Love Affairs was directed by Roger Vadim.
Who stars in Dangerous Love Affairs?
The principal cast of Dangerous Love Affairs includes Gérard Philipe, Jeanne Moreau, Jeanne Valérie, Annette Stroyberg, Simone Renant.
When was Dangerous Love Affairs released and how long is it?
Dangerous Love Affairs was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Love Affairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Love Affairs was composed by Thelonious Monk, Duke Jordan, James Campbell, Art Blakey.
Is Dangerous Love Affairs based on a book or true story?
Dangerous Love Affairs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Choderlos de Laclos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Love Affairs?
Dangerous Love Affairs holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).