Dangerous Liaisons (1959)
Les liaisons dangereuses (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 51min
- Drama, Romance
- 18 Dec 1961 (USA)
- Movie
Juliette Merteuil and Valmont is a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But there is one rule: never fall in love. But this time...
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| Jeanne Moreau | ... |
Juliette de Merteuil
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| Gérard Philipe | ... |
Vicomte de Valmont
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| Annette Stroyberg | ... |
Marianne Tourvel
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Madeleine Lambert | ... |
Mme Rosemonde
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| Jeanne Valérie | ... |
Cécile Volanges
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Nicolas Vogel | ... |
Jerry Court
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| Boris Vian | ... |
Prévan
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| Gillian Hills | ... |
Une amie de Cécile
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Paquita Thomas | ... |
Nicole
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| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... |
Danceny
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| Simone Renant | ... |
Mme Volanges
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| Yves Barsacq | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jacques Brizzio | ... |
(uncredited)
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| James Campbell | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Michel Dacquin | ... |
Un invité des Valmont (uncredited)
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Pierre Durou | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Guy Henry | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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| Jacques Hilling | ... |
Un invité des Valmont (uncredited)
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Lisa Jouvet | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jean-Pierre Laverne | ... |
(uncredited)
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Serge Marquand | ... |
Un skieur (uncredited)
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Frédéric O'Brady | ... |
Un diplomate (uncredited)
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Renée Passeur | ... |
Une invitée des Valmont (uncredited)
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| François Perrot | ... |
Un invité au cocktail des Valmont (uncredited)
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| Alexandra Stewart | ... |
Une amie de Miguel (uncredited)
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Nadine Vogel | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Jean-Pierre Zola | ... |
Un réceptionniste de l'hôtel à Deauville (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roger Vadim | ||
Written by
| Claude Brulé | ... | (adaptation) |
| Choderlos de Laclos | ... | (novel "Les liaisons dangereuses") |
| Roger Vadim | ... | (adaptation) |
| Roger Vailland | ... | (dialogue & adaption) |
| Roger Vailland | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Edmond Ténoudji | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| James Campbell | ||
| Duke Jordan | ... | (as Jack Marray) |
| Thelonious Monk | ||
Cinematography by
| Marcel Grignon | ||
Editing by
| Victoria Mercanton | ||
Production Design by
| Robert Guisgand | ||
Costume Design by
| Gladys de Segonzac | ||
Makeup Department
| Micheline Chaperon | ... | makeup artist |
| Simone Knapp | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean Paul Ulysse | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michel Choquet | ... | production manager |
| Jean-Jacques Lécot | ... | assistant production manager |
| Léopold Schlosberg | ... | executive in charge of production (as Leopold Schlossberg) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-Michel Lacor | ... | third assistant director |
| Serge Marquand | ... | second assistant director |
| Jacques Poitrenaud | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Henri Berger | ... | property master |
| Jacques Brizzio | ... | assistant art director |
| Jean Forestier | ... | assistant art director |
| Raymond Lemoigne | ... | property master |
| Claude Martin | ... | artistic collaboration |
| Tim | ... | chess game sculptor |
| Jean Mascii | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jean Bareille | ... | assistant sound |
| Robert Biard | ... | sound |
| Victor Revelli | ... | assistant sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Serge Beauvarlet | ... | still photographer |
| Maurice Delille | ... | assistant camera |
| Raymond Pierre Lemoigne | ... | camera operator |
| André Marquette | ... | assistant camera |
| Marcel Policard | ... | chief electrician |
Music Department
| Kenny Clarke | ... | musician |
| The Jazz Messengers | ... | musician (as Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers) |
| Sam Jones | ... | musician |
| Duke Jordan | ... | musician |
| Maurice Leroux | ... | musical advisor |
| Jimmy Merritt | ... | musician |
| Thelonious Monk | ... | musician |
| Lee Morgan | ... | musician |
| Charlie Rouse | ... | musician |
| Arthur Taylor | ... | musician |
| Bobby Timmons | ... | musician |
| Barney Wilen | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Suzanne Durrenberger | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arcady | ... | title designer |
| Robert Christidès | ... | set coordinator |
| Michèle Reffet | ... | administrative secretary |
| Marcel Romano | ... | technical supervisor |
| Pierre Vouillon | ... | exteriors director |
| Monique Wendling | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Astral Films (1962) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1961) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1961) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Gala Film Distributors (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Gloria (1961) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Royal Films (1960) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- 1ère chaîne ORTF (1974) (France) (tv)
- Astor Pictures Corporation (1961) (United States) (subtitled)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv)
- Castle Pictures (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Les Films Ariane
Special Effects
- LAX Lab. (special effects)
Other Companies
- Editions Marceau (music publishing)
- Equipe Arcady (titles)
- Fontana (records on)
- Lauer et Cie. (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Juliette Merteuil and Valmont is a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But there is one rule: never fall in love. But this time Valmont falls madly in love with a girl he meets at a ski resort, Marianne. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | An adult picture about the dangers of promiscuity - hotly controversial, worldly successful - critically photographed, masterfully directed, beautifully performed! Not recommended for the immature. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was released eight weeks before Gerard Philippe's sudden death. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Love Lasts Three Years (2011). See more » |