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Geoffrey Rush shines as history's most infamous and literate libertine...the Marquis de Sade...in this grand adaptation of the Doug Wright play. Set in 19th century France's infamous Charenton Insane Asylum, the 'speculative drama' chronicles the battle of wills between the sly de Sade, the director/priest trying to reason with him (Joaquin Phoenix), and the conservative doctor (Michael Caine) sent by Napoleon to stop the Marquis' scandalous writings. Kate Winslet co-stars as a laundress who becomes de Sade's confidante and object of desire.
Year: 2000
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Director: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine
Duration: 118 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.
7.3/10
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