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Quills (2000)
7.3
Ratings: 7.3/10 from 29,255 users
Metascore:
70/100
Reviews: 300 user | 126 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com 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 |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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Cast
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| Geoffrey Rush | ... | ||
| Kate Winslet | ... |
Madeleine 'Maddy' LeClerc
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| Joaquin Phoenix | ... |
The Abbe du Coulmier
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Dr. Royer-Collard
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Billie Whitelaw | ... |
Madame LeClerc
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| Patrick Malahide | ... |
Delbené
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| Amelia Warner | ... |
Simone
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Jane Menelaus | ... |
Renee Pelagie
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| Stephen Moyer | ... |
Prouix, the Architect
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Tony Pritchard | ... |
Valcour
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Michael Jenn | ... | |
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Danny Babington | ... |
Pitou
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George Antoni | ... |
Dauphin
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| Stephen Marcus | ... |
Bouchon
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| 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
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There are no bad words... only bad deeds. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, violence and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Quills - Macht der Besessenheit 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)Company Credits
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Coulmier: By whom? The Marquis?
Madeleine: Mother's not half so blind as you.
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(uncredited)
Written by Jean-Baptiste Lully
Hummed often by Geoffrey Rush See more »
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Trivia
Special plastic/pleather shoes had to be made for Joaquin Phoenix. As a strict vegan, he refused to wear leather. 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
Madeleine: It's a sin against God for me to refuse your kindness. But my heart's held fast here...Coulmier: By whom? The Marquis?
Madeleine: Mother's not half so blind as you.
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"Au clair de la lune"(uncredited)
Written by Jean-Baptiste Lully
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