De Sade
“He made evil an art, virtue a vice... and pain a pleasure!”
Synopsis
The 18th-century French marquis recalls his sadomasochistic experiments and goes to jail for lewd behavior.
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De Sade (1969) - 35MM Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-12
Top Cast
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Keir Dullea
Marquis de Sade
Senta Berger
Anne de Montreuil
Lilli Palmer
Mme. de Montreuil
Anna Massey
Renée de Montreuil
Sonja Ziemann
La Beauvoisin
Christiane Krüger
Laura
Uta Levka
Rose Keller
Barbara Stanek
Colette
Susanne von Almassy
Marquis' Mother
Friedrich Schoenfelder
Marquis' Father
Herbert Weißbach
M. de Montreuil
Heinz Spitzner
Inspector Marais
Tilly Lauenstein
Madame Grandcon
Ortrud Gross
John Huston
The Abbe
Max Kiebach
Marquis de Sade as a Boy
Maria Caleita
Marie (uncredited)
Barboura Morris
Nun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson, Peter Berg
- Original Score
- Billy Strange
- Original Title
- De Sade
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Richard Matheson, Peter Berg, Gilbert Lély
Billy Strange
Richard Angst
Artur Brauner, Louis M. Heyward, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
Director
Peter Berg
Screenplay
Billy Strange
Original Music Composer
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About De Sade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is De Sade about?
The 18th-century French marquis recalls his sadomasochistic experiments and goes to jail for lewd behavior.
Who directed De Sade?
De Sade was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in De Sade?
The principal cast of De Sade includes Keir Dullea, Senta Berger, Lilli Palmer, Anna Massey, Sonja Ziemann.
When was De Sade released and how long is it?
De Sade was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for De Sade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for De Sade was composed by Billy Strange.
Is De Sade based on a book or true story?
De Sade is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gilbert Lély".
What is the age rating and content advisory for De Sade?
De Sade holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).