The 18th-century French marquis recalls his sadomasochistic experiments and goes to jail for lewd behavior.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Cy Endfield
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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
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