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Damage

Damage

Desire... Deceit... Destiny...

19926.61h 51m

Overview

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

Directed by Louis Malle
Written by Josephine Hart, David Hare
Produced by Louis Malle
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $31.0M

Top Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Dr. Stephen Fleming

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Anna Barton

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Ingrid Fleming

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Martyn Fleming

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Peter Wetzler

Gemma Clarke

Gemma Clarke

Sally Fleming

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

Edward Lloyd

Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Donald Lyndsay, MP

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Elizabeth Prideaux

Tony Doyle

Tony Doyle

Prime Minister

Themes & Keywords

london, englandsibling relationshiploss of loved onelongingpoliticianscandalin flagrantifemme fataleolder man younger woman relationshipextramarital affairvoyeurfather son relationshiptory politician

About Damage

Damage is a drama, romance film released in 1992 exploring themes of london, england, sibling relationship, loss of loved one, longing, politician, scandal. Directed by Louis Malle, it stars Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson. 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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