Dangerous Liaisons (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, Dangerous Liaisons is a drama film directed by Toshiya Fujita, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Roman Porno from 1978. Director Toshiya Fujita and screenwriter Kaneto Shindo adapted Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 18th-century epistolary novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' to a contemporary setting. An abominable and burning jealousy and an evil relationship between a man and a woman unfold in the nature of a game. Eventually, jealousy's ripples deeply hurt the true love of a chaste married woman.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Liaisons stars Masayo Utsunomiya as Ayako Watase, Yoichi Miura as Yûji Samukawa, Yūko Katagiri as Yoshiko Kamimori and Yuki Nohira as Yuriko Miyakawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Dangerous Liaisons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Liaisons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Liaisons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Liaisons (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Liaisons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?
- Dangerous Liaisons holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Liaisons?
- Dangerous Liaisons stars Masayo Utsunomiya, Yoichi Miura, Yūko Katagiri, Yuki Nohira and Yûsuke Kazato.
- When was Dangerous Liaisons released?
- Dangerous Liaisons was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.