Quintet (1979)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.3622 |
Directed By
Robert Altman
Crew
Robert Altman
Lionel Chetwynd
Monty Westmore
Leon Ericksen
Dennis M. Hill
Patricia Resnick
Patricia Resnick
Jean Boffety
Frank Barhydt
Robert Altman
Luca Kouimelis
Robert Altman
Scott Bushnell
Robert Altman
Tom Pierson
Wolf Kroeger
Tommy Thompson
William Hoy
Elaine Di Bello Bradish
Hal Sanders
David Horton Sr.
Sam Gemette
Robert Gravenor
Richard Portman
TOP CAST
Paul Newman
Essex
Vittorio Gassman
Saint Christopher
Fernando Rey
Grigor
Bibi Andersson
Ambrosia
Brigitte Fossey
Vivia, Essex's Wife
Nina van Pallandt
Deuca
Craig Richard Nelson
Redstone
David Langton
Goldstar
Thomas Hill
Francha
Monique Mercure
Redstone's Mate
Maruska Stankova
Jaspera
Anne Gerety
Aeon
Michel Maillot
Obelus
Max Fleck
Wood Supplier
Françoise Berd
Charity House Woman
Emil Glassbourg
Lost Soul (uncredited)
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