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Bookmark this pageQuintet (1979)
Director: Robert Altman
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From Time Out Film Guide
While certainly not one of Altman's most successful movies, this excursion into the sci-fi genre was unfairly criticised or neglected upon release. Set in a bleak landscape during a tough, inhospitable ice-age, it concerns a seal trapper (Newman) and his wife (Fossey) who wander into a strange, desolate city where they meet a group of people playing a mysterious game, for which the stakes gambled are life and death. Slow, humourless, and occasionally over-emphatic in its use of symbolism, it's nevertheless a fascinating film, which manages to work thanks to its absolute mastery of atmosphere.Author: GA
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- Just cause it's simple do said...
- Posted on Aug 22 2011 22:38 Just cause it's simple doesn't mean it's not super heplful.
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- John said...
- Posted on Jan 06 2011 11:36 An apocalyptic tale for adults that leaves you wondering in a serious way about the nature of civilization. Performances very engaging. If but for some details, a classic film.
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- Lorr said...
- Posted on Apr 11 2008 21:28 I remember watching this on late night tv... weird, takes a bit of understanding but highly recommended for its atmosphere and acting.
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- mr. mike said...
- Posted on Oct 09 2007 00:34 takes several viewings to understand and appreciate it
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Cast & crew
Director: Robert Altman
Producer: Robert Altman
Cast: Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson, Brigitte Fossey, Nina Van Pallandt, David Langton full cast
Genre(s): Science Fiction
Duration: 118 mins
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