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Quintet (1979)

R  118 min  -  Sci-Fi | Mystery   -  24 August 1979 (West Germany)
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During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called "Quintet." For one small group, this obsession is not enough; they play the game with living pieces ... and only the winner survives.

Director:

Robert Altman

Writers:

Robert Altman (story), Lionel Chetwynd (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Paul Newman ...
Essex
Vittorio Gassman ...
Saint Christopher
Fernando Rey ...
Grigor
Bibi Andersson ...
Ambrosia
Brigitte Fossey Brigitte Fossey ...
Vivia, Essex's Wife
Nina Van Pallandt Nina Van Pallandt ...
Deuca
David Langton David Langton ...
Goldstar
Thomas Hill Thomas Hill ...
Francha (as Tom Hill)
Monique Mercure Monique Mercure ...
Redstone's Mate
Craig Richard Nelson ...
Redstone
Maruska Stankova Maruska Stankova ...
Jaspera
Anne Gerety Anne Gerety ...
Aeon
Michel Maillot Michel Maillot ...
Obelus
Max Fleck Max Fleck ...
Wood Supplier
Françoise Berd Françoise Berd ...
Charity house woman
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Storyline

During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called "Quintet." For one small group, this obsession is not enough; they play the game with living pieces ... and only the winner survives.

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Plot Keywords:

Game | Board Game | Ice Age | Loss Of Wife | Post Apocalypse  | See more »

Taglines:

One man against the world.

Genres:

Sci-Fi | Mystery

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Quinteto See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The majority of the movie was filmed in the empty Man and His World Pavillion on St. Helen's Island.(The Island is connected to Montreal by Bridges and the subway.) It was originally built for Expo 67 and remained standing for several more years. See more »

Quotes

Grigor: ...and talk about life.
Essex: The only thing I've seen is death, or the prospect of it.
Grigor: But that's what makes life worthwhile; every time you cheat death, you feel the pure thrill of life
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Connections

Featured in Developing the World of 'Quintet' (2006) See more »