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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.
Theatrical
Dec 25, 2000
Box Office
$18.0M
Budget
$13.5M
Return
1.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
May 8, 2001
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Music
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates, Hollywood Partners
Quotes
See all →Visitor Restrictions in Quarters
Abbé du Coulmier
You are not to entertain visitors in your quarters.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A Reflection on Past Deceptions and Love
Renee Pelagie
Can I impart to you his cruelest trick?
Dr. Royer-Collard
Of course.
Renee Pelagie
Once, long ago in the folly of youth, he made me love him.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
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Geoffrey Rush
Marquis de Sade
Kate Winslet
Madeleine LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix
Abbe du Coulmier
M
Michael Caine
Dr. Royer-Collard
B
Billie Whitelaw
Madame LeClerc
P
Patrick Malahide
Delbené
A
Amelia Warner
Simone
J
Jane Menelaus
Renee Pelagie
S
Stephen Moyer
Prouix
T
Tony Pritchard
Valcour
M
Michael Jenn
Cleante
D
Danny Babington
Pitou
G
George Antoni
Dauphin
S
Stephen Marcus
Bouchon
E
Elizabeth Berrington
Charlotte
E
Edward Tudor-Pole
Franval
H
Harry Jones
Orvolle
B
Bridget McConnell
Madame Bougival
P
Pauline McLynn
Mademoiselle Clairwil
R
Rebecca Palmer
Michette
