John Malkovich has ⁤revealed that he‍ found his “Dangerous ⁣Liaisons” co-star Michelle Pfeiffer “intimidating” during the filming⁤ of the 1988 Oscar-winning movie.‌ ⁤This admission, made recently, offers a new viewpoint on the celebrated on-screen chemistry between the ⁢two actors. ‌the film, directed by Stephen Frears, is renowned ​for its complex characters and captivating performances.

“Dangerous Liaisons” is based on⁢ the ​1782 French novel of⁣ the ⁣same name by ‍Pierre⁢ Choderlos de Laclos. The story revolves around the Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn‌ Close) and the Vicomte de Valmont (Malkovich) who engage in a game of seduction and manipulation‍ in pre-revolutionary ⁤France. Pfeiffer played Madame de Tourvel, ‍the⁤ virtuous ‌woman Valmont attempts to seduce.

the Chemistry ⁣and the Intimidation

Despite⁤ the widely praised screen chemistry between Pfeiffer and⁣ Malkovich,‍ the actor⁤ confessed to feeling intimidated by his co-star. he didn’t elaborate on the⁤ specific reasons for his feelings, but acknowledged the⁣ impact Pfeiffer had on him ⁢during production. Critics at‌ the time lauded the palpable tension and attraction between ‌the​ actors,​ contributing substantially to ⁢the film’s success.

“Dangerous Liaisons” received seven ⁢Academy Award⁣ nominations in 1989,winning⁣ one for Best Adapted ⁤Screenplay,shared ‍by Christopher Hampton and Jean-Claude carrière. The film also ⁢earned⁤ nominations for Best ⁣Director, Best ‌Actress (Glenn Close),⁤ best Cinematography, Best Costume design, ⁣Best‍ Art direction, and Best ⁢Sound.

“Dangerous‍ Liaisons”: A Critical and Commercial ⁤Success

Released in December‌ 1988 in the United States, ‌”Dangerous Liaisons” was a critical⁢ and‌ commercial‌ success. It grossed over ‍$82 ⁣million worldwide ​on a budget of approximately $17 million. The film’s success helped solidify the careers of its stars and established ⁤it ⁤as⁣ a classic of the period drama ⁤genre.