Quills (2000)
Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.
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.
Director: Philip Kaufman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: November 22, 2000
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush - Marquis de Sade
- Kate Winslet - Madeleine LeClerc
- Joaquin Phoenix - Abbe du Coulmier
- Michael Caine - Dr. Royer-Collard
- Billie Whitelaw - Madame LeClerc
- Patrick Malahide - Delbené
- Amelia Warner - Simone
- Jane Menelaus - Renee Pelagie
- Stephen Moyer - Prouix
- Tony Pritchard - Valcour
Screenplay
- Doug Wright (Screenplay)
- Donatien Alphonse François de Sade (Novel)
Music: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Rogier Stoffers
Editing: Peter Boyle
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates, Hollywood Partners
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en
Keywords
paris, france, smuggling (contraband), asylum, french revolution, based on play or musical, maid, erotic novel, 19th century, erotic, forbidden book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quills about?
- 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.
- Who directed Quills?
- Quills was directed by Philip Kaufman.
- Who stars in Quills?
- Quills stars Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Malahide.
- How long is Quills?
- Quills has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Quills?
- Quills is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Quills?
- Quills had a budget of $14M.
- How much did Quills gross?
- Quills grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was Quills produced?
- Quills was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.