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