Quills

Name: Quills
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000-11-22
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Billie Whitelaw

2000·Movie·R·124 min·★ 7.1(725)

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

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.

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About Quills

Quills is a 2000 English-language drama film directed by Philip Kaufman. The cast is led by Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Quills was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, and Walrus & Associates and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on November 22, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.

Director: Philip Kaufman
Writers: Doug Wright
Release date: November 22, 2000
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $18 million
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates

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Quills cast & crew

Quills was directed by Philip Kaufman and written by Doug Wright.

The cast features 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, and Patrick Malahide as Delbené.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Warbeck, cinematography is by Rogier Stoffers, and it was produced by Julia Chasman and Des McAnuff.

Is Quills worth watching?

Quills holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 725 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Quills is worth a place on your watchlist.

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