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1999 · 97 min · R

Cruel Intentions

Directed by Roger Kumble · Drama, Romance

Cruel Intentions (1999) is a Drama film, directed by Roger Kumble set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of betrayal and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Edward ShearmurRichard Ashcroft
Cinematography
Theo van de Sande
Cast
Sarah Michelle GellarRyan PhillippeReese WitherspoonSelma BlairLouise FletcherJoshua JacksonSean Patrick ThomasSwoosie Kurtz

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
BetrayalLove & Longing
Tone
TenseRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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