Damage

– The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obse..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 51 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
Damage (1992)

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

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Damage (1992) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Jan 1993

Language:

English, French, German, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Louis Malle

Writer:

David Hare (screenplay), Josephine Hart (novel)

Main Actors:

Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves

Plot:

A member of Parliament (Irons) falls passionately in love with his son's fiancée. They pursue their affair with obsessive abandon despite the dangers of discovery and what it would do to his complacent life and his son. Completely obsessed, he wants to give up his current lifestyle to be with her. She has no intention of allowing him to do this, preferring to have her marriage to the son as a cover. They are eventually discovered, and must deal with the damage. Based on the novel by Josephine Hart.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
78%