CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 2h 4m · R
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Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.

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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 byPhilip Kaufman

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
EN
Released
November 22, 2000
Budget
$13,500,000
Revenue
$17,989,227
Studios
Fox Searchlight PicturesIndustry Entertainment PartnersWalrus & Associates

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Delbené

Amelia Warner

Amelia Warner

Simone

Jane Menelaus

Jane Menelaus

Renee Pelagie

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Prouix

Tony Pritchard

Tony Pritchard

Valcour

Creative team
Directed by
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman
Written by
Doug Wright
Doug Wright
Produced by
Julia Chasman
Julia Chasman
Peter Kaufman

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