Quills is a drama and biography movie from 2000 with a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes. The film is about Marquis De Sade, a patient at a Napoleonic era mental institution, and his war of wits with a despotic doctor. The film features Geoffrey Rush as Marquis De Sade, Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix in remarkable roles.
Where it Filmed?
Quills was shot in several different locations in the United Kingdom. These include the Painted Hall at King William Court and the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. Other locations were somewhere in London and the Luton Hoo Estate in Bedfordshire. Set in the historical city of Oxford, some scenes were filmed on Oriel Street in Oxfordshire. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Rush | The Marquis de Sade |
| Kate Winslet | Madeleine |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Coulmier |
| Michael Caine | Royer-Collard |
| Billie Whitelaw | Madame LeClerc |
| Patrick Malahide | Delbené |
| Amelia Warner | Simone |
| Jane Menelaus | Renee Pelagie |
| Stephen Moyer | Prouix |
| Tony Pritchard | Valcour |
| Michael Jenn | Cleante |
| Danny Babington | Pitou |
| Stephen Marcus | Bouchon |
| Elizabeth Berrington | Charlotte |
| Edward Tudor-Pole | Franval |
| Harry Jones | Orvolle |
| Rebecca Palmer | Michette |
| Toby Sawyer | Louison |
| Daniel Ainsleigh | Guerin |
| Alex Avery | Abbe du Maupas |
| Terry O’Neill | Gaillon |
| Diana Morrison | Mademoiselle Renard |
| Tom Ward | The Horseman |
| Richard Mulholland | Fop |
| Ron Cook | Napoleon |
| Deborah Vale | Sister Rose Fatima |
| Tessa Vale | Sister Flavie |
| Howard Lew Lewis | First Vendor |
| Andrew Dunford | Second Vendor |
| Lisa Hammond | Prostitute |
| Mathew Fraser | Lunatic Band Member |
| Jamie Beddard | Lunatic at Play |
| Ivana Basic | Lunatic (uncredited) |
| Royston Munt | Footman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Philip Kaufman directed the film.
- Doug Wright wrote the script of the movie.
- Quills was nominated for three Oscars and won 18 other awards. It had an additional 42 nominations.
- The star-studded cast list includes Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Malahide, Amelia Warner, Jane Menelaus, Stephen Moyer, Tony Pritchard, Michael Jenn, Danny Babington and George Antoni.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Painted Hall, King William Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4828509
- Longitude: -0.0065637
- Place ID: ChIJCeWr-qEDdkgRmzeLA3T5SRU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: College Way, London SE10 9NN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4827142
- Longitude: -0.0066964
- Place ID: ChIJWRQ7JoUCdkgRyMWXZgcjJBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Oriel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7520219
- Longitude: -1.2539184
- Place ID: ChIJ1ybTQK7GdkgR5ff4iY2HRiM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oriel St, Oxford OX1 4EW, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
