Quills (2000)

  • R
  • 09/02/2000 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 4m

Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.

Overview

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.

Philip Kaufman

Director

Doug Wright

Screenplay

Donatien Alphonse François de Sade

Novel

Cast

Geoffrey Rush's headshot

Geoffrey Rush

Marquis de Sade
Kate Winslet's headshot

Kate Winslet

Madeleine LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix's headshot

Joaquin Phoenix

Abbe du Coulmier
Michael Caine's headshot

Michael Caine

Dr. Royer-Collard
Billie Whitelaw's headshot

Billie Whitelaw

Madame LeClerc
Patrick Malahide's headshot

Patrick Malahide

Delbené
Amelia Warner's headshot

Amelia Warner

Simone
Jane Menelaus's headshot

Jane Menelaus

Renee Pelagie

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