Quintet
"One man against the world."
Originally released in 1979. Quintet is a science fiction film. directed by Robert Altman.
Starring Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, and Fernando Rey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (72 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Lion's Gate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quintet about?
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,...
Who directed Quintet?
Quintet was directed by Robert Altman.
How long is Quintet?
Quintet has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Quintet released?
Quintet was released on February 9, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quintet?
The main cast of Quintet includes Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson, Brigitte Fossey.