Quintet

Robert Altman
1979-02-09

One man against the world.
5.1
118 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Paul Newman Essex Unowned
Vittorio Gassman Saint Christopher Unowned
Fernando Rey Grigor Unowned
Bibi Andersson Ambrosia Unowned
Brigitte Fossey Vivia, Essex's Wife Unowned
Nina van Pallandt Deuca Unowned
Craig Richard Nelson Redstone Unowned
David Langton Goldstar Unowned
Thomas Hill Francha Unowned
Monique Mercure Redstone's Mate Unowned
Maruska Stankova Jaspera Unowned
Anne Gerety Aeon Unowned
Michel Maillot Obelus Unowned
Max Fleck Wood Supplier Unowned
Françoise Berd Charity House Woman Unowned
Emil Glassbourg Lost Soul (uncredited) Unowned