United States / Sep 02, 2000 / R / Telluride Film Festival
Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.
2h 4min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jane Menelaus | Renee Pelagie |
| Stephen Moyer | Prouix |
| Tony Pritchard | Valcour |
| Michael Jenn | Cleante |
| Danny Babington | Pitou |
| George Antoni | Dauphin |
| Stephen Marcus | Bouchon |
| Elizabeth Berrington | Charlotte |
| Edward Tudor-Pole | Franval |
| Harry Jones | Orvolle |
| Bridget McConnell | Madame Bougival |
| Pauline McLynn | Mademoiselle Clairwil |
| Rebecca Palmer | Michette |
| Toby Sawyer | Louison |
| Daniel Ainsleigh | Guerin |
| Alex Avery | Abbe du Maupas |
| Terry O'Neill | Gaillon |
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| Diana Morrison | Mademoiselle Renard |
| Carol MacReady | Sister Noirceuil |
| Tom Ward | The Horseman |
| Richard Mulholland | Fop |
| Ron Cook | Napoleon |
| Julian Tait | Pawnbroker |
| Deborah Vale | Sister Rose Fatima |
| Tessa Vale | Sister Flavie |
| Howard Lew Lewis | First Vendor |
| Andrew Dunford | Second Vendor |
| Lisa Hammond | Prostitute |
| Mathew Fraser | Lunatic Band Member |
| Jamie Beddard | Lunatic at Play |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Quills |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates, Hollywood Partners |
| Release date | 22 novembre 2000 |
| Executive producer | Des McAnuff, Sandra Schulberg, Rudolf G. Wiesmeier |
| Production | Julia Chasman, Mark Huffam, Peter Kaufman, Nick Wechsler |
| Writer | Doug Wright, Marquis de Sade |
| Casting | Priscilla John, Donna Isaacson |
| Editing | Peter Boyle, Liz Roe |
| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers, John Ward, Sophie Wilson, Vince McGahon, Jasper Fforde, David Appleby, Sam Barnes, Gary Hutchings, Peter Field |
| Assistant directors | Deborah Saban, Olivia Lloyd, Mari Roberts, Matthew Penry-Davey, Philip Kaufman, Toby Hefferman, Sally Jones, Richard Styles, Vic Armstrong |
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Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Nov 22, 2000
Theatrical release
Canada / Dec 15, 2000
Brazil / Dec 25, 2000 / 16
United States / Dec 25, 2000
United Kingdom / Jan 19, 2001 / 18
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Germany / Feb 10, 2001 / 16
Czechia / Feb 15, 2001 / 15+
France / Mar 12, 2001 / 12
South Korea / Mar 17, 2001 / 18
Portugal / Mar 30, 2001 / M/16
Digital
Ireland / Feb 02, 2001 / 18
Romania / Feb 23, 2001 / 18
Switzerland / Mar 15, 2001 / 16
Japan / May 19, 2001 / R15+
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