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