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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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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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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Roger Kumble initially wrote the script in 12 days. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Sebastian tells Kathryn about what has happened "between Annette and I." The correct grammar is "between Annette and me." See more »

Quotes

Annette: I wouldn't expect a man of your experience to understand my beliefs.
Sebastian: [taken off-guard] Uh... what's THAT supposed to mean?
Annette: I've been very well-informed of your reputation.
Sebastian: What have you heard?
Annette: That you promise girls the world in order to get them in bed with you.
Sebastian: [after a pause; more stunned] Who told you this?
Annette: A friend wrote me.
Sebastian: That's a little tacky.
Annette: Why do you sound so surprised? It's the truth isn't it?
Sebastian: [walks away; shrugs] If you say so.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"Praise You"
Written by Fatboy Slim (as Norman Cook) and Camille Yarbrough
Performed by Fatboy Slim
Courtesy of Astralwerks under exclusive license from Skint Records Ltd.
Published by PolyGram International Publishing Inc./Songs of PolyGram International Publishing Inc./Maat Music. Inc.
Features a sample from "Take Yo Praise"
By Camille Yarbrough
Under license from Welk Music Group See more »