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Quintet (1979)
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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 |
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Essex
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| Vittorio Gassman | ... |
Saint Christopher
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| Fernando Rey | ... |
Grigor
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| Bibi Andersson | ... |
Ambrosia
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Brigitte Fossey | ... |
Vivia, Essex's Wife
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Nina Van Pallandt | ... |
Deuca
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David Langton | ... |
Goldstar
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Thomas Hill | ... |
Francha
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Monique Mercure | ... |
Redstone's Mate
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| Craig Richard Nelson | ... |
Redstone
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Maruska Stankova | ... |
Jaspera
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Anne Gerety | ... |
Aeon
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Michel Maillot | ... |
Obelus
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Max Fleck | ... |
Wood Supplier
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Françoise Berd | ... |
Charity house woman
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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.
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One man against the world.Parents Guide:
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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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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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