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Valmont (1989)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  17 November 1989 (USA)
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Set in Baroque France, a scheming widow and her lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. The lover, Valmont, bets that he can seduce her, even though she is an... See full summary »

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Set in Baroque France, a scheming widow and her lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. The lover, Valmont, bets that he can seduce her, even though she is an honorable woman. If he wins, he can have his lover to do as he will. However, in the process of seducing the married woman, Valmont falls in love. Based on the same novel as "Dangerous Liaisons." Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

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Drama | Romance

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17 November 1989 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Ha-Peetooim Ha-Assurim Shel Velmont  »

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Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$1,132,112 (USA)
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Wil Wheaton was originally chosen to play Danceny, but the producers of Star Trek: The Next Generation would not release him from his commitments, and the role went to Henry Thomas. See more »

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In the bathtub, talking with Valmont, Madame's negligee makes dramatic shifts on and off the legs from one shot to the next. See more »

Quotes

Cecile: We will only write this time, won't we?
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Version of Les liaisons dangereuses (1980) See more »

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"Minuet from Quartet in F, Opus 50, Number 5"
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beautifully crafted, passionately acted
26 August 1999 | by (sydney, australia) – See all my reviews

i only saw the movie tonight, more than 10 years after it is made. That's a real pity. This is such a beautiful film, attractive actors, regal costumes, lavish settings.... seductive, funny... good combo of everything... i would recommend this film to everyone!!!


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