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