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