Released:
2000-11-22

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.

Director:
Philip Kaufman

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Geoffrey Rush
  as
  Marquis de Sade
• 
  Kate Winslet
  as
  Madeleine LeClerc
• 
  Joaquin Phoenix
  as
  Abbe du Coulmier
• 
  Michael Caine
  as
  Dr. Royer-Collard
• 
  Billie Whitelaw
  as
  Madame LeClerc