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Cruel Intentions (1999)

R  97 min  -  Drama | Romance | Thriller   -  5 March 1999 (USA)
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Kathryn makes a bet that her step-brother, Sebastian, won't be able to bed Annette (a virgin, who wants to wait until love). If he loses, Kathryn gets his Jaguar, if he wins, he gets Kathryn.

Director:

Roger Kumble

Writers:

Choderlos de Laclos (novel), Roger Kumble (screenplay)
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6 wins & 11 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sarah Michelle Gellar ...
Ryan Phillippe ...
Reese Witherspoon ...
Selma Blair ...
Louise Fletcher ...
Joshua Jackson ...
Eric Mabius ...
Sean Patrick Thomas ...
Swoosie Kurtz ...
Christine Baranski ...
Alaina Reed-Hall Alaina Reed-Hall ...
Deborah Offner ...
Tara Reid ...
Herta Ware Herta Ware ...
Hiep Thi Le Hiep Thi Le ...
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Storyline

Kathryn makes a bet that her step-brother, Sebastian, won't be able to bed Annette (a virgin, who wants to wait until marriage) before the start of the school year. If he loses, Kathryn gets his Roadster, if he wins, he gets Kathryn Written by Scott Stoecker <mrgastruck@yahoo.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Virgin | Bet | Love | Jaguar | Wager  | See more »

Taglines:

In the game of seduction, There is only one rule: Never fall in love See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual dialogue and sexual situations involving teens, language and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Columbia TriStar | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Vietnamese (only a few words) | French (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Eiskalte Engel See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,020,565 (USA) (7 March 1999) (2312 Screens)

Gross:

$75,902,208 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Neal H. Moritz contractually agreed to the film being rated R, and nothing less. Sony (the studio) agreed. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Valmont returns home from his therapist, while talking to Katherine, sits down on the couch and loosens his necktie almost completely. In the next shot it is shown almost completely tied again. See more »

Quotes

Sebastian: I'm sick of sleeping with these insipid Manhattan debutantes. Nothing shocks them anymore.
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Connections

Referenced in 2011 MTV Movie Awards (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bittersweet Symphony"
Performed by The Andrew Oldham Orchestra
Licensed courtesy of The Decca Record Company Ltd.
Vocals by Richard Ashcroft
Courtesy of VC Records T/A Hut Recordings/Virgin Records Limited See more »