Directed by:
Stephen Frears
Written by:
Christopher Hampton
Based on the play by:
Christopher Hampton
Based on the novel by:
Choderlos de Laclos
Genre:
Drama | Romance
Runtime:
119 mins
Plot:
A scheming widow and her manipulative ex-lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman.
Release Date:
December 21, 1988
Reception:
Cast:
Glenn Close
John Malkovich
Michelle Pfeiffer
Swoosie Kurtz
Keanu Reeves
Mildred Natwick
Uma Thurman
Peter Capaldi
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Christopher Hampton
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | James Acheson
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Stuart Craig, Gérard James
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Norma Heyman, Hank Moonjean
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Glenn Close
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Michelle Pfeiffer
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | George Fenton
Wins
- Best Supporting Actress | Michelle Pfeiffer
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Christopher Hampton
Nominations
- Best Direction | Stephen Frears
- Best Leading Actress | Glenn Close
- Best Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot
- Best Editing | Mick Audsley
- Best Costume Design | James Acheson
- Best Production Design | Stuart Craig
- Best Original Music | George Fenton
- Best Make Up Artist | Jean-Luc Russier
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Christopher Hampton