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Quintet

R1h 58m1979Robert Altman
IMDb: 5.0/10Rotten: 27%
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"One man against the world."

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.

Science FictionDramaMysterySci-Fi
DystopiaIce AgePost-apocalyptic FutureBoard GameDeadly GameCruel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Quintet (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in Quintet?

Quintet stars Paul Newman (Essex), Vittorio Gassman (Saint Christopher), Fernando Rey (Grigor), Bibi Andersson (Ambrosia), Brigitte Fossey (Vivia, Essex's Wife). The film was directed by Robert Altman.

How long is Quintet?

Quintet has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Quintet worth watching?

Quintet holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 27. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Quintet?

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