USA / UK,
1988, 115 min
Directed by:
Stephen FrearsCinematography:
Philippe RousselotComposer:
George FentonCast:
Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Keanu Reeves, Mildred Natwick, Uma Thurman, Peter Capaldi, Harry Jones, Joe Sheridan (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
The game of conquest is underway. Anything goes when a predatory, wealthy widow (Glenn Close) challenges a notorious rake (John Malkovich) to seduce a beautiful young newlywed (Michelle Pfeiffer). But this time, a cardinal rule will be broken: two players will fall in love - with tragic results. This acclaimed winner of three Academy Awards® boasts grand 18th-century sets and costumes. Directed by Stephen Frears from a scandalous 1782 novel and Christopher Hampton's compelling play, Dangerous Liaisons is “nasty, decadent fun; the surprise is how much anguished emotion seeps through its cool marble heart” (David Ansen, Newsweek). Let the games begin! (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1989 - Christopher Hampton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1989 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1989 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1989 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1989 - Glenn Close (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1989 - Michelle Pfeiffer (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1989 - George Fenton (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1990 - Michelle Pfeiffer (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1990 - Christopher Hampton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1990 - Stephen Frears (Best Director)
- 1990 - Glenn Close (Best Leading Actress)
- 1990 - Philippe Rousselot (Best Cinematography)
- 1990 - Best Editing
- 1990 - George Fenton (Best Music)
- 1990 - Best Costume Design
- 1990 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1990 - Best Production Design
César Awards
- 1990 - Best Foreign Film