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