Damage
Desire... Deceit... Destiny...
1992 · 111 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance
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 David Hare
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Jeremy Irons Dr. Stephen Fleming -
Juliette Binoche Anna Barton -
Miranda Richardson Ingrid Fleming -
Rupert Graves Martyn Fleming -
Peter Stormare Peter Wetzler -
Gemma Clarke Sally Fleming -
Ian Bannen Edward Lloyd -
Julian Fellowes Donald Lyndsay, MP -
Leslie Caron Elizabeth Prideaux -
Tony Doyle Prime Minister -
Ray Gravell Raymond - S Susan Engel Miss Snow
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