
Quills
Quills
Release: 2000-11-22·Runtime: 124m·★ 7.1
Drama
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.
Production Countries
GermanyUnited KingdomUnited States of America
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Industry Entertainment Partners
Walrus & Associates
Hollywood Partners
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Howard Lew Lewisas First Vendor
Joaquin Phoenixas Abbe du Coulmier
Elizabeth Berringtonas Charlotte
Michael Caineas Dr. Royer-Collard
Amelia Warneras Simone
Ron Cookas Napoleon
Stephen Moyeras Prouix
Alex Averyas Abbe du Maupas
Deborah Valeas Sister Rose Fatima
Jamie Beddardas Lunatic at Play
Patrick Malahideas Delbené
Carol MacReadyas Sister Noirceuil
Lisa Hammondas Prostitute
Edward Tudor-Poleas Franval
Daniel Ainsleighas Guerin
Tessa Valeas Sister Flavie
Kate Winsletas Madeleine LeClerc
Jane Menelausas Renee Pelagie
Danny Babingtonas Pitou
George Antonias Dauphin
Stephen Marcusas Bouchon
Rebecca Palmeras Michette
Toby Sawyeras Louison
Geoffrey Rushas Marquis de Sade
Billie Whitelawas Madame LeClerc
Tom Wardas The Horseman
Tony Pritchardas Valcour
Michael Jennas Cleante
Pauline McLynnas Mademoiselle Clairwil
Terry O'Neillas GaillonCrew
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Stephen WarbeckOriginal Music Composer
" />John WardSteadicam Operator
" />John HigginsGaffer
" />Doug WrightScreenplay
" />Andy BradfordStunt Coordinator
" />Tony BurnsElectrician
" />Toby HeffermanSecond Second Assistant Director
" />Jill QuertierSet Decoration
" />Vic ArmstrongSecond Unit Director
" />David ApplebyStill Photographer
" />Marquis de SadeNovel
" />Jeremy WoodheadHairstylist, Makeup Artist
" />Julia ChasmanProducer
" />Rogier StoffersDirector of Photography
" />Sandra SchulbergExecutive Producer
" />Martin ChildsProduction Design
" />Peter Swords KingHair Designer, Makeup Designer
" />Philip KaufmanDirector
" />Donna IsaacsonCasting
" />Neil FinnighanStunts
" />Frank E. EulnerSupervising Sound Editor
" />Richard BradshawStunts
" />Tracey EddonStunts
" />Jacqueline WestCostume Design
" />Nick WechslerProducer