Bel Ami
Robert Pattinson stars in this sumptuous Paris-set period drama based on the novel by Guy de Maupassant which sees a young man seducing his way up the social ladder. Georges Duroy (Pattinson) is a suave young journalist using his wits and powers of manipulation to make his way in 1890s Paris. In order to ascend to high society, Duroy seduces a string of influential society beauties including Madeleine Forestier (Uma Thurman), Virginie Walter (Kristin Scott Thomas) and Clotilde de Marelle (Christina Ricci). His peasant background has soon become a distant memory as he achieves dizzying success both in his career and in fashionable society.
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama, Drama Romance, Romance, Sensual or Erotic Films
Country: Italy, UK
Director: Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod
Starring: Christina Ricci, Colm Meaney, Kristin Scott Thomas, Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson
Duration: 98 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes and offensive language
5.4/10
Location in store: Drama Romance
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