Quills

2h 4min

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Industry Entertainment Partners

Walrus & Associates

Hollywood Partners

Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Marquis de Sade
Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Madeleine LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Abbe du Coulmier
Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Dr. Royer-Collard
Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Madame LeClerc
Jane Menelaus

Jane Menelaus

Renee Pelagie
Bridget McConnell

Bridget McConnell

Madame Bougival
Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn

Mademoiselle Clairwil
Alex Avery

Alex Avery

Abbe du Maupas
Diana Morrison

Diana Morrison

Mademoiselle Renard
Carol MacReady

Carol MacReady

Sister Noirceuil
Tom Ward

Tom Ward

The Horseman
Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Napoleon
Julian Tait

Julian Tait

Pawnbroker
Deborah Vale

Deborah Vale

Sister Rose Fatima
Tessa Vale

Tessa Vale

Sister Flavie
Howard Lew Lewis

Howard Lew Lewis

First Vendor
Andrew Dunford

Andrew Dunford

Second Vendor
Lisa Hammond

Lisa Hammond

Prostitute
Mathew Fraser

Mathew Fraser

Lunatic Band Member
Jamie Beddard

Jamie Beddard

Lunatic at Play

Release date

22nd Nov 2000

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English