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