Movie
Quills
Released: November 22, 2000 (2000)
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Billie Whitelaw as Madame LeClerc
Age at release: 68
- Michael Caine as Dr. Royer-Collard
Age at release: 67
- Patrick Malahide as Delbené
Age at release: 55
- Geoffrey Rush as Marquis de Sade
Age at release: 49
- Stephen Moyer as Prouix
Age at release: 31
- Joaquin Phoenix as Abbe du Coulmier
Age at release: 26
- Kate Winslet as Madeleine LeClerc
Age at release: 25
- Jane Menelaus as Renee Pelagie
Age at release: Unknown
- Tony Pritchard as Valcour
Age at release: Unknown
- Michael Jenn as Cleante
Age at release: Unknown
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- Harry Jones as Orvolle
Age at release: 54
- Terry O'Neill as Gaillon
Age at release: 52
- Ron Cook as Napoleon
Age at release: 51
- Carol MacReady as Sister Noirceuil
Age at release: 48
- Edward Tudor-Pole as Franval
Age at release: 44
- Stephen Marcus as Bouchon
Age at release: 38
- Pauline McLynn as Mademoiselle Clairwil
Age at release: 38
- Toby Sawyer as Louison
Age at release: 31
- Elizabeth Berrington as Charlotte
Age at release: 30
- Alex Avery as Abbe du Maupas
Age at release: 29
- Tom Ward as The Horseman
Age at release: 29
- Rebecca Palmer as Michette
Age at release: 25
- Daniel Ainsleigh as Guerin
Age at release: 24
- Danny Babington as Pitou
Age at release: Unknown
- George Antoni as Dauphin
Age at release: Unknown
- Bridget McConnell as Madame Bougival
Age at release: Unknown
- Diana Morrison as Mademoiselle Renard
Age at release: Unknown
- Richard Mulholland as Fop
Age at release: Unknown
- Julian Tait as Pawnbroker
Age at release: Unknown
- Deborah Vale as Sister Rose Fatima
Age at release: Unknown