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All movies seen on 12/16/2000

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Quills (2000)

Directed by Philip Kaufman

Drama | Biography | History

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 124 minutes

Actors

Geoffrey Rush | Kate Winslet | Joaquin Phoenix | Michael Caine | Billie Whitelaw | Patrick Malahide | Amelia Warner | Jane Menelaus | Stephen Moyer | Tony Pritchard | Michael Jenn | Danny Babington | George Antoni | Stephen Marcus | Elizabeth Berrington | Edward Tudor-Pole | Harry Jones | Bridget McConnell | Pauline McLynn | Rebecca Palmer | Toby Sawyer | Daniel Ainsleigh | Alex Avery | Terry O'Neill | Diana Morrison | Carol MacReady | Tom Ward | Richard Mulholland | Ron Cook | Julian Tait | Deborah Vale | Tessa Vale | Howard Lew Lewis | Andrew Dunford | Lisa Hammond | Mathew Fraser | Jamie Beddard

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Kevin and I hit the theater to catch both having an interest in Marquis de Sade (and having reading some of his work). Overall pretty solid movie. Rush is good but I really like what Joaquin Phoenix does here.

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