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5.1/10 • 68

1979-02-091h 58m

Science Fiction

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.

Directors
Robert Altman
Editors
Dennis M. Hill

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Essex

  2. Vittorio Gassman

    Vittorio Gassman

    Saint Christopher

  3. Fernando Rey

    Fernando Rey

    Grigor

  4. Bibi Andersson

    Bibi Andersson

    Ambrosia

  5. Brigitte Fossey

    Brigitte Fossey

    Vivia, Essex's Wife

  6. Nina van Pallandt

    Nina van Pallandt

    Deuca

  7. Craig Richard Nelson

    Craig Richard Nelson

    Redstone

  8. David Langton

    David Langton

    Goldstar

  9. Thomas Hill

    Thomas Hill

    Francha

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Jeff Humphreys

Jun 13, 2024

10/10

They, the players, make a mistake, bend one their rules, and they pay.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
dystopiaice agepost-apocalyptic futureboard gamedeadly gamecruel