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Quills is a 2000 period film directed by Philip Kaufman and adapted from the Obie award-winning 1995 play by Doug Wright, who also wrote the original screenplay. Inspired by the life and work of the Marquis de Sade, Quills re-imagines the last years of the Marquis's incarceration in the insane asylum at Charenton. It stars Geoffrey Rush as de Sade, Kate Winslet as laundress Madeleine "Maddie" LeClerc, Joaquin Phoenix as the Abbé de Coulmier, and Michael Caine as Dr. Royer-Collard.

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2000 · 2h 4m · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (738 votes)

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.

Directed by Philip Kaufman

Box office $18M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Philip KaufmanDirector

Geoffrey Rushas Marquis de Sade

Kate Winsletas Madeleine LeClerc

Joaquin Phoenixas Abbe du Coulmier

Michael Caineas Dr. Royer-Collard

Billie Whitelawas Madame LeClerc

Patrick Malahideas Delbené

Amelia Warneras Simone

Jane Menelausas Renee Pelagie

Stephen Moyeras Prouix

Tony Pritchardas Valcour

Michael Jennas Cleante

Danny Babingtonas Pitou

George Antonias Dauphin

Stephen Marcusas Bouchon