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