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Cruel Intentions (1999)

R 97 min  -  Drama | Romance | Thriller  -   5 March 1999 (USA)
6.7
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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 and betrayal, how far will you go? 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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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Fred Norris, head writer and cast member of The The Howard Stern Show, has a small part, credited as the Meter Maid - Ryan Phillippe is a huge Howard Stern fan. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Kathryn first shows Sebastian's diary to the camera, the front page says "Cruel Intentions". A short time later, the front page says "Cruel Inventions" (the movie's working title). See more »

Quotes

Annette: People shouldn't experience the act of love until they are in love.
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Connections

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

Soundtracks

"Symphony #9 in D Minor, Op. 125, 'Choral'"
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Nemzeti Filharmonikus Zenekar (as Hungarian Philharmonic Orchestra) with Budapest Philharmonic Chorus
Conducted by János Ferencsik (as Janos Ferencsik)
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