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A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, Metacritic 70/100. Every source lands within 5 points of the others. Scores higher than 80% of the 3,165 2000s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic70/100
746 audience votes
Key crew
- Doug WrightScreenplay
- Philip KaufmanDirector
- Stephen WarbeckOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Geoffrey RushMarquis de Sade
- Kate WinsletMadeleine LeClerc
- Joaquin PhoenixAbbe du Coulmier
- Michael CaineDr. Royer-Collard
- Billie WhitelawMadame LeClerc
- Patrick MalahideDelbené
- Amelia WarnerSimone
- Jane MenelausRenee Pelagie
- Stephen MoyerProuix
- Tony PritchardValcour
- Michael JennCleante
- Danny BabingtonPitou
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Themes
paris, francesmuggling (contraband)asylumfrench revolutionbased on play or musicalmaiderotic novel19th centuryeroticforbidden book
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