Science Fiction · United States of America · 1979 · 1h 58m

Quintet

Quintet poster
Director
Robert Altman
Cast
Paul Newman as Essex Vittorio Gassman as Saint Christopher Fernando Rey as Grigor Bibi Andersson as Ambrosia Brigitte Fossey as Vivia, Essex's Wife Nina van Pallandt as Deuca
Crew
Jean Boffety — Director of Photography Dennis M. Hill — Editor Tom Pierson — Original Music Composer Frank Barhydt — Screenplay Robert Altman — Screenplay Patricia Resnick — Screenplay
Tagline

One man against the world.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Quintet — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dystopiaice agepost-apocalyptic futureboard gamedeadly gamecruel
Key Collaborators
Robert Altman Director Jean Boffety Director of Photography Dennis M. Hill Editor Tom Pierson Original Music Composer Frank Barhydt Screenplay Robert Altman Screenplay Patricia Resnick Screenplay Robert Altman Story Lionel Chetwynd Story Patricia Resnick Story Robert Altman Producer Leon Ericksen Production Design
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