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Quills (2000)

R  124 min  -  Biography | Drama | History   -  15 December 2000 (USA)
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In a Napoleonic era insane asylum, an inmate, the irrepressible Marquis De Sade, fights a battle of wills against a tyrannically prudish doctor.

Director:

Philip Kaufman

Writers:

Doug Wright (play), Doug Wright (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Geoffrey Rush ...
Kate Winslet ...
Madeleine 'Maddy' LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix ...
The Abbe du Coulmier
Michael Caine ...
Dr. Royer-Collard
Billie Whitelaw Billie Whitelaw ...
Madame LeClerc
Patrick Malahide ...
Delbené
Amelia Warner ...
Simone
Jane Menelaus Jane Menelaus ...
Renee Pelagie
Stephen Moyer ...
Prouix, the Architect
Tony Pritchard Tony Pritchard ...
Valcour
Michael Jenn Michael Jenn ...
Danny Babington Danny Babington ...
Pitou
George Antoni George Antoni ...
Dauphin (as George Yiasoumi)
Stephen Marcus ...
Bouchon
Elizabeth Berrington ...
Charlotte
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Storyline

The infamous writer, The Marquis de Sade of 18th Century France, is imprisoned for unmentionable activities at Charanton Insane Asylum. He manages to befriend the young Abbe de Coulmier, who runs the asylum, along with a beautiful laundress named Madeline. Things go terribly wrong when the Abbe finds out that the Marquis' books are being secretly published. Emperor Napoleon contemplates sending Dr. Royer-Collard to oversee the asylum, a man famed for his torturous punishments. It could mean the end of Charanton and possibly the Marquis himself. Written by Emily H and Janette W  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Marquis De Sade | Writer | Asylum | France | Insane Asylum  | See more »

Taglines:

Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, violence and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA | UK | Germany

Language:

English | Latin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Quills - Macht der Besessenheit See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$249,383 (USA) (26 November 2000) (9 Screens)

Gross:

$7,060,876 (USA) (29 April 2001)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Every single line from the script that was cut made it into the film either written on de Sade's clothing, the bed sheets or in his prison cell at the end. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Madeleine is putting on her dress after getting her wounds clean, she slips her arm into the sleeve twice. See more »

Quotes

Marquis de Sade: Ah, you've come to read my trousers.
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Connections

Referenced in "Pointless: Episode #3.7" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Au clair de la lune"
(uncredited)
Written by Jean-Baptiste Lully
Hummed often by Geoffrey Rush See more »