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