Marquis de Sade
“The most impure tale ever told...”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of the notorious Marquis de Sade. In 18th century Paris, an innocent beauty's search for her missing sister leads her into the deadly sensuous realm of the infamous Marquis de Sade. Imprisoned for his sordid crimes, the Marquis likewise has the beauty morally trapped... for she must help him complete his banned book of lust, or never learn the fate of her sister. It becomes a test of wills and wit, as the Marquis attempts to convert her to his deviously sexual philosophy. When the Marquis escapes his prison, she must follow him to his remote chateau of sin to finally discover her sister's fate, and to face her own.
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Nick Mancuso
Marquis de Sade
Janet Gunn
Justine
John Rhys-Davies
Inspector Marais
Charlotte Nielsen
Juliette
Irina Malysheva
Madame de Montreuil
Aleksandr Belyavskiy
judge de Baury
Igor Yasulovich
father Paul
Irina Nizina
Rennes
Tatyana Mitrushina
madam de Flaureville
Aleksandr Rezalin
Latour
Mikhail Shevchuk
Tatyana Novik
Rose
Aleksandr Yatsko
Yuri Olennikov
Mikhail Mamayev
Gennadi Mitnik
Nikolay Kochegarov
Andrey Yurenev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gwyneth Gibby
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig J. Nevius
- Original Score
- Deborah Mollison
- Original Title
- Marquis de Sade
- Country of Origin
- Russia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- AFRA Film Enterprises, Etalon-Film, Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gwyneth Gibby
Craig J. Nevius
Deborah Mollison
Evgeniy Guslinskiy
Dexter Adriano, Daniel H. Holland
Anatoly Fradis, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Gwyneth Gibby
Director
Evgeniy Guslinskiy
Director of Photography
Anatoly Fradis
Producer
Nelli Fomina
Costume Design
Konstantin Forostenko
Production Design
Dexter Adriano
Editor
Daniel H. Holland
Editor
Craig J. Nevius
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marquis de Sade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marquis de Sade about?
Based on the true story of the notorious Marquis de Sade. In 18th century Paris, an innocent beauty's search for her missing sister leads her into the deadly sensuous realm of the infamous Marquis de Sade. Imprisoned for his sordid crimes, the Marquis likewise has the beauty morally trapped... for she must help him complete his banned book of lust, or never learn the fate of her sister. It becomes a test of wills and wit, as the Marquis attempts to convert her to his deviously sexual philosophy. When the Marquis escapes his prison, she must follow him to his remote chateau of sin to finally discover her sister's fate, and to face her own.
Who directed Marquis de Sade?
Marquis de Sade was directed by Gwyneth Gibby.
Who stars in Marquis de Sade?
The principal cast of Marquis de Sade includes Nick Mancuso, Janet Gunn, John Rhys-Davies, Charlotte Nielsen, Irina Malysheva.
When was Marquis de Sade released and how long is it?
Marquis de Sade was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Marquis de Sade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marquis de Sade was composed by Deborah Mollison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marquis de Sade?
Marquis de Sade holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).