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Quintet(1979)
One man against the world.
4.9(83)1h 58m1979-02-09
Science Fiction
Quintet Synopsis
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.
Quintet (1979) is a science fiction film directed by Robert Altman, released on February 9, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey and Bibi Andersson. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Altman
- Writers:
- Lionel Chetwynd, Patricia Resnick, Patricia Resnick
- Producers:
- Robert Altman
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Boffety
- Composer:
- Tom Pierson
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Lion's Gate Films
- Status:
- Released
Quintet (1979) Trailer
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Quintet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Essex
Vittorio Gassman
as Saint Christopher
Fernando Rey
as Grigor
Bibi Andersson
as Ambrosia
Brigitte Fossey
as Vivia, Essex's Wife
Nina van Pallandt
as Deuca
Craig Richard Nelson
as Redstone
- David Langton
David Langton
as Goldstar
Thomas Hill
as Francha
Monique Mercure
as Redstone's Mate
- Maruska Stankova
Maruska Stankova
as Jaspera
- Anne Gerety
Anne Gerety
as Aeon
Key crew
Directed by Robert Altman, written by Lionel Chetwynd, Patricia Resnick and Patricia Resnick, produced by Robert Altman.
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Quintet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 83 ratings.
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Quintet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Quintet online?
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Quintet (1979) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Quintet?
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The main cast of Quintet (1979) includes Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson and Brigitte Fossey. The film was directed by Robert Altman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Quintet released?
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Quintet was released on February 9, 1979 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Quintet worth watching?
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Quintet (1979) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Quintet?
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