Quintet

Quintet

One man against the world.

Feb 9, 1979 · 1h 58m · Science Fiction

⭐ 5.1· 73 votes

Director Robert Altman

Writer Frank Barhydt

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Overview

During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called Quintet. For one small group, this obsession is not enough. They play the game with living pieces, and only the winner survives.

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Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Essex

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Saint Christopher

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Grigor

Bibi Andersson

Bibi Andersson

Ambrosia

Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte Fossey

Vivia, Essex's Wife

Nina van Pallandt

Nina van Pallandt

Deuca

Craig Richard Nelson

Craig Richard Nelson

Redstone

David Langton

David Langton

Goldstar

Thomas Hill

Thomas Hill

Francha

Monique Mercure

Monique Mercure

Redstone's Mate

Maruska Stankova

Maruska Stankova

Jaspera

Anne Gerety

Anne Gerety

Aeon

Michel Maillot

Michel Maillot

Obelus

Max Fleck

Max Fleck

Wood Supplier

Françoise Berd

Françoise Berd

Charity House Woman

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