Movie · 1988
Is Dangerous Liaisons based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dangerous Liaisons is based on the works Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782) and Les liaisons dangereuses by Christopher Hampton.
The movie was released in 1988.
The book behind Dangerous Liaisons
Les Liaisons dangereuses
by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos · first published 1782 · epistolary fiction, libertine novel, erotica
1782 epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Other adaptations of Les Liaisons dangereuses
- Cruel Intentions (film, 1999)
- Valmont (film, 1989)
- Les liaisons dangereuses (film, 1959)
- Untold Scandal (film, 2003)
- Tempted (TV, 2018)
- Dangerous Liaisons (TV, 2022)
Common questions
Is Dangerous Liaisons based on a book?
Yes. Dangerous Liaisons is based on the works Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782) and Les liaisons dangereuses by Christopher Hampton.
Who wrote the book Dangerous Liaisons is based on?
Les Liaisons dangereuses was written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and Christopher Hampton and first published in 1782.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Les Liaisons dangereuses before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's books
- A Dangerous Method (film, 2011)
- Cruel Intentions (TV, 2024)
- The Seduction (TV, 2025)