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Quintet

One man against the world.
Feb 9, 1979 · 1h 58m
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Science Fiction

PLOT

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
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
Directed by Robert Altman

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
20th Century Fox, Lion's Gate Films
Country
US

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