Damage 1992

Overview

Damage is a 1992 romantic psychological drama film directed and produced by Louis Malle. The film is a British-French production based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Josephine Hart, with the screenplay adapted by David Hare. The cast includes Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, and Ian Bannen. The story follows a respected British politician at the height of his career whose life begins to crumble when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover. The narrative centers on this middle-aged, married Member of Parliament who engages in an affair with his son's girlfriend despite the obvious dangers involved in the relationship. Originally assigned an NC-17 rating, the film was later edited to receive an R rating. The title refers to the loss or harm resulting from injury to a person, property, or reputation. The film explores the consequences of the politician's actions as his personal and professional life are impacted by his choices.