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