

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 repress…
Quills (2000) is a drama film directed by Philip Kaufman. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, and Joaquin Phoenix. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 733 votes.

Geoffrey Rush
Marquis de Sade

Kate Winslet
Madeleine LeClerc

Joaquin Phoenix
Abbe du Coulmier

Michael Caine
Dr. Royer-Collard

Billie Whitelaw
Madame LeClerc

Patrick Malahide
Delbené

Amelia Warner
Simone

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Quills stars Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, and Michael Caine, and was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Quills has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.
Quills was released in 2000.
Quills is a drama film.
Quills holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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