Valmont(1989)
“As unpredictable as love itself.”
Overview
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.
Director
Miloš Forman
Studio
Timothy Burrill Productions
Budget
$33M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Colin Firth
as Valmont
Annette Bening
as Merteuil
Meg Tilly
as Madame de Tourvel
Fairuza Balk
as Cécile
Siân Phillips
as Madame de Volanges
Jeffrey Jones
as Gercourt
Henry Thomas
as Danceny
Fabia Drake
as Madame de Rosemonde
T. P. McKenna
as Baron
Isla Blair
as Baroness
Ian McNeice
as Azolan
Aleta Mitchell
as Victoire
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$33M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Timothy Burrill Productions • Renn Productions
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Where can I watch Valmont?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Valmont (1989).
What is Valmont about?▼
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.
Who directed Valmont?▼
Valmont was directed by Miloš Forman and released in 1989. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Valmont?▼
Valmont has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Valmont?▼
The cast of Valmont includes Colin Firth as Valmont, Annette Bening as Merteuil, Meg Tilly as Madame de Tourvel, Fairuza Balk as Cécile, Siân Phillips as Madame de Volanges and more.
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