| Director | Miloš Forman |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film, film based on a novel, romance film |
| Runtime | 137 min |
| Country | France, United Kingdom, United States |
| Budget | $33 million |
| Box office | $1.1 million |
In 18th century France, the Marquise de Merteuil, a wealthy widow, learns that her secret lover Gercourt will marry Cécile de Volanges, a 15-year-old who was raised in a convent to ensure her chastity. It is rumored that Gercourt cannot easily break off relations with his "former" mistress who is mentally unbalanced.