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