paris, france,based on novel or book,18th century,baroque

Valmont (1989)

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As unpredictable as love itself.

Set in Baroque France, a scheming widow and her lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. The lover, Valmont, bets that he can seduce her, even though she is an honorable woman. If he wins, he can have his lover to do as he will. However, in the process of seducing the married woman, Valmont falls in love.

Cast & Crew

Director
Miloš Forman
  • Profile picture of Colin Firth
    Valmont Colin Firth
  • Profile picture of Annette Bening
    Merteuil Annette Bening
  • Profile picture of Meg Tilly
    Madame de Tourvel Meg Tilly
  • Profile picture of Fairuza Balk
    Cecile Fairuza Balk
  • Profile picture of Siân Phillips
    Madame de Volanges Siân Phillips
  • Profile picture of Jeffrey Jones
    Gercourt Jeffrey Jones
  • Profile picture of Henry Thomas
    Danceny Henry Thomas
  • Profile picture of Fabia Drake
    Madame de Rosemonde Fabia Drake

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Keywords

  • paris, france
  • based on novel or book
  • 18th century
  • baroque