Bel Ami (2012)

A chronicle of a young man's rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city's most influential and wealthy women.

Directors:

Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod

Writers:

Guy de Maupassant (novel), Rachel Bennette (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Pattinson	...	Georges Duroy
Uma Thurman	...	Madeleine Forestier
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Virginie Rousset
Christina Ricci	...	Clotilde de Marelle
Colm Meaney	...	Monsieur Rousset
Philip Glenister	...	Charles Forestier
Holliday Grainger	...	Suzanne Rousset
Natalia Tena	...	Rachel the Prostitute
James Lance	...	François Laroche
Anthony Higgins	...	Comte de Vaudrec
Timothy Walker	...	Solicitor
Pip Torrens	...	Paul the Butler
Christopher Fulford	...	Police Commisioner
Amy Marston	...	Nanny
Frank Dunne	...	Bishop

Storyline

Georges Duroy is a penniless soldier returning from war. He travels to Paris in a search for ways to improve his social and financial status. He uses his wit and powers of seduction to charm wealthy women.

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Plot Keywords:

adultery | 1890s | prostitute | bare chested male | male rear nudity | 

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Taglines:

Temptation. Seduction. Obsession.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexuality, nudity and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Bel Ami, historia de un seductor

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$38,018 (USA) (8 June 2012)

Gross:

$119,919 (USA) (27 July 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Redwave Films, 19 Entertainment, Protagonist Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Holliday Grainger and Robert Pattinson also starred together in the made for TV movie The Bad Mother's Handbook.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Georges Duroy: [seducing Virginie] Does your husband tell you you're beautiful?

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Connections

Version of Bel Ami (1955)

User Reviews

Very Enjoyable

I just saw this film and found it to be well acted by all the principles, beautifully photographed and costumed with a lovely score.I feel that Robert Pattinson, rather than being wooden , showed a great deal of range( remember, this movie was made two years ago, too, and he's progressed from there). All the female leads were fine. My only criticism of them was that it was hard to pick up some of their dialog.My only real complaint was with the screenplay. It jumped around a lot and left some important plot lines hanging. The whole relationship with Susanne was covered in a few short scenes. I'd read the book and knew what was happening, but the bit where he takes her to the Inn as they're eloping was too hurried. Still, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.