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Valmont

R19892h 17mMiloš Forman
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 55
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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.

DramaRomance
Paris, FranceBased On Novel Or BookArranged MarriageSeductionLove LetterLoss Of VirginityWager18th CenturySword DuelBaroque

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What is Valmont (1989) 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 stars in Valmont?

Valmont stars Colin Firth (Valmont), Annette Bening (Merteuil), Meg Tilly (Madame de Tourvel), Fairuza Balk (Cécile), Siân Phillips (Madame de Volanges). The film was directed by Miloš Forman.

How long is Valmont?

Valmont has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Valmont worth watching?

Valmont holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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