Quills(2000)
Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.
Quills Synopsis
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.
Quills (2000) is a drama film directed by Philip Kaufman, released on November 22, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix and Michael Caine. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 745 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Kaufman
- Writers:
- Doug Wright, Marquis de Sade
- Producers:
- Julia Chasman, Peter Kaufman, Nick Wechsler
- Cinematographer:
- Rogier Stoffers
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates, Hollywood Partners
- Budget:
- $13,500,000
- Revenue:
- $17,989,227
- Status:
- Released
Quills (2000) Trailer
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Quills Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geoffrey Rush
as Marquis de Sade
Kate Winslet
as Madeleine LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix
as Abbe du Coulmier
Michael Caine
as Dr. Royer-Collard
Billie Whitelaw
as Madame LeClerc
Patrick Malahide
as Delbené
Amelia Warner
as Simone
Jane Menelaus
as Renee Pelagie
Stephen Moyer
as Prouix
Tony Pritchard
as Valcour
Michael Jenn
as Cleante
Danny Babington
as Pitou
Key crew
Directed by Philip Kaufman, written by Doug Wright and Marquis de Sade, produced by Julia Chasman, Peter Kaufman and Nick Wechsler.
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Quills Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 745 ratings.
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Quills – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Quills online?
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Quills (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Quills?
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The main cast of Quills (2000) includes Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine and Billie Whitelaw. The film was directed by Philip Kaufman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Quills released?
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Quills was released on November 22, 2000 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Quills worth watching?
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Quills (2000) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 745 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Quills?
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