Description:

The infamous writer, The Marquis de Sade of 18th Century France, is imprisoned for unmentionable activities at Charanton Insane Asylum. He manages to befriend the young Abbe de Coulmier, who runs the asylum, along with a beautiful laundress named Madeline. Things go terribly wrong when the Abbe finds out that the Marquis' books are being secretly published. Emperor Napoleon contemplates sending Dr. Royer-Collard to oversee the asylum, a man famed for his torturous punishments. It could mean the end of Charanton and possibly the Marquis himself.

Year:

2000

Directed By:

Philip Kaufman

Written By:

Doug Wright (play), Doug Wright (screenplay)

Genres:

Biography, Drama

Release Date:

15 December 2000 (USA)

Language:

English , Latin

Runtime:

124 min

Origin/Country:

USA | UK | Germany

Shooting Location:

London, England, UK