Quintet poster

Quintet( 1979)

TV-MAScience Fiction
51%
User
Score

One man against the world.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Paul Newman

      Essex

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      Vittorio Gassman

      Saint Christopher

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      Fernando Rey

      Grigor

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      Bibi Andersson

      Ambrosia

    5. cast image

      Brigitte Fossey

      Vivia, Essex's Wife

    6. cast image

      Nina van Pallandt

      Deuca

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      Craig Richard Nelson

      Redstone

    8. cast image

      David Langton

      Goldstar

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      Thomas Hill

      Francha

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      Monique Mercure

      Redstone's Mate

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      Maruska Stankova

      Jaspera

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      Anne Gerety

      Aeon

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      Michel Maillot

      Obelus

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      Max Fleck

      Wood Supplier

    15. cast image

      Françoise Berd

      Charity House Woman

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      Emil Glassbourg

      Lost Soul (uncredited)

    Social

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    A review by Jeff Humphreys

    10
    Written by Jeff Humphreys on Thu Jun 13 2024
    They, the players, make a mistake, bend one their rules, and they pay....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • dystopia
    • ice age
    • post-apocalyptic future
    • board game
    • deadly game
    • cruel