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Dangerous Liaisons (2003): Cast

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Dangerous Liaisons is a 2003 drama directed by Josée Dayan, starring Nastassja Kinski as Madame Maria de Tourvel, Danielle Darrieux and Françoise Brion. It runs 4 hours 30 minutes.

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Dangerous Liaisons (2003) movie poster
Runtime
4h 30m (270 min)
Director
Josée Dayan
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dangerous Liaisons About?

The premise of Dangerous Liaisons without spoilers.

In this modern 1960s take on Choderlos de Laclos’s classic 18th‑century novel, Parisian high society becomes a arena of games, seduction, betrayal and revenge. Madame de Merteuil, elegant and vengeful, plots against her former lover Gercourt after he becomes engaged to her young goddaughter Cécile.

Dangerous Liaisons Themes & Keywords

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  • seduction
  • betrayal
  • 1960s
  • horse
  • twin
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • modern day adaptation
  • voice over narration
  • rock 'n' roll
  • dance
  • cynicism
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  • bathtub
  • tv mini series
  • womanizer
  • unwanted kiss
  • thunderstorm
  • suicide
  • sexual desire
  • sex standing up
  • sauna
  • rowboat
  • pregnancy
  • pop art
  • playboy
  • party
  • obsession
  • nervous breakdown
  • misogynist
  • miscarriage
  • loss of virginity
  • liar
  • letter
  • horse racing
  • heavy rain
  • godmother
  • funeral
  • falling off a horse
  • dinner
  • darkroom
  • courtroom
  • comeuppance
  • cigarette smoking
  • beach
  • art exhibition
  • airport
  • violinist
  • pianist
  • paris france
  • infidelity
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Cast & crew

Dangerous Liaisons Cast & Characters

Nastassja Kinski leads the cast as Madame Maria de Tourvel, with Danielle Darrieux as Madame de Rosemonde and Françoise Brion as Madame Volanges. Directed by Josée Dayan; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Josée Dayan

More films directed by Josée Dayan, best-rated first: Cet amour-là, Goodbye Vinyle, Quand sort la recluse and Rasputin.

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Dangerous Liaisons Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Las amistades peligrosas (Dangerous liaisons)” and “Gefährliche Liebschaften”.

Also known as
  • Las amistades peligrosas (Dangerous liaisons)
  • Gefährliche Liebschaften
  • Опасные связи
  • 危險關係
  • 危险关系
  • Amistades Peligrosas

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Dangerous Liaisons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dangerous Liaisons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dangerous Liaisons?

Dangerous Liaisons runs 4 hours 30 minutes (270 minutes).

Who directed Dangerous Liaisons?

Dangerous Liaisons was directed by Josée Dayan.

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Who is in the cast of Dangerous Liaisons?

Dangerous Liaisons stars Nastassja Kinski as Madame Maria de Tourvel, Danielle Darrieux as Madame de Rosemonde and Françoise Brion as Madame Volanges, among 15 credited actors.

Does Dangerous Liaisons have a post-credit scene?

No. Dangerous Liaisons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dangerous Liaisons in?

The original language of Dangerous Liaisons is French.

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