The film "Cruel Intentions" is an adaptation of the novel "Dangerous Communications", which appeared at the end of the 18th century. But in order to interest the audience, the action was moved to a more modern time. Heroes age close to the youth audience, which is designed for drama. Let's get acquainted with the actors and roles of the film "Cruel Intentions" (1999).
Sebastian
The main character, Sebastian Valmont, does not cause spectator sympathy from the first frames. He openly uses women to achieve his goals. But once love touched this man, revealing in him the best qualities that were deeply hidden in his soul.
The actor of the movie "Hard Games" (1999), who played such a difficult role, is American Ryan Philip. By the time of filming, he had already performed several roles. Interestingly, Reese Witherspoon, who played Ryan-Sebastian's lover, became his wife, and they have a daughter in common.
Catherine
The plot of Cruel Intentions (1999) is quite fascinating: the main characters, Sebastian and Catherine, make a bet. A young man must seduce an innocent girl who vowed to keep her virginity until the wedding. If successful, Katherine herself will spend the night with him.
The role of the cynical and selfish beauty from high society was brilliantly performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Her play was highly praised by both the audience and critics. Gellar managed to accurately convey the character of the character - a spoiled girl, whose whole life is a chain of intrigue and deception.
Sarah Michelle herself at the time of filming was widely known to the audience for her roles in the series about the brave Buffy - Vampire Storm, in the movie "Scream 2".
Annette
The next actor in the film "Cruel Intentions" (1999), or rather, the actress, is Reese Witherspoon, it was she who played the role of the innocent girl Annette. At first, she does not trust the seducer, but gradually begins to realize that his feelings are deeply sincere. This heroine was so correct that she was not particularly interested in the audience. But for the future “blonde in law” this role was an important career step.
Other characters
Among the other actors of the movie "Cruel Intentions" (1999) there are many celebrities:
- Blonde Tara Reid played a small role here as one of Sebastian's seduced victims, whom he laughed cruelly at. Her character is a stupid girl. Tara herself at that time was just beginning her career, but she had 5 works on her account. Later, Reid will become the heroine of the films "American Pie 1.2", "The Daughter of My Boss", "Josie and the Cat," "Alone in the Dark."
- Selma Blair, who played Cecile, another victim of an ambitious seducer. At the time of filming, the actress was 27 years old, and she played a very young inexperienced girl. Like Gellar, she took part in the filming of the scream 2 youth horror film. Selma is one of the most brilliant actresses and actors in the movie Cruel Intentions (1999).
- Kristin Baransky, the performer of the role of Cecile's mother, agreed to the shooting for only one reason - her daughters were crazy about Buffy, whose image was created by Sarah Michelle.
- Louise Fletcher, one of the most experienced actresses in the film, who played the role of Helen Rosmond. At the time of filming on her account were the Golden Globe and Oscar.
Thanks to the actors ’play, the movie Cruel Intentions (1999) appealed to both the audience and critics. Therefore, two more pictures were shot, but they failed to repeat the success of the first tape.