Set in 18th-century France before the Revolution, the film is based on the 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos . The story follows the cunning , who seeks revenge on her former lover, Gercourt, after he discards her to marry the young, virginal Cécile de Volanges . Merteuil enlists her fellow schemer and former lover, the Vicomte de Valmont , to seduce Cécile and ruin her reputation before the wedding . However, Valmont is more focused on seducing the virtuous and married Madame de Tourvel , leading to a high-stakes bet between the two aristocrats that eventually spirals into genuine emotion and tragedy . Main Cast Valmont (1989) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
The following overview provides a concise summary of the 1989 film , matching the specific 720p BluRay release you referenced. Film Overview Title : Valmont Release Date : November 17, 1989 Director : Miloš Forman Screenplay : Jean-Claude Carrière and Miloš Forman Genre : Romantic Drama / Period Piece Runtime : 137 minutes (2 hours, 17 minutes) Synopsis subtitle Valmont.1989.720p.BluRay.x264-[YTS.AG]