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.

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Directed by Robert Altman
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Altman

WriterFrank Barhydt, Robert Altman, Patricia Resnick

CinematographerJean Boffety

ComposerTom Pierson

Editor

Dennis M. Hill

ProducerRobert Altman

Cast

Paul Newmanas Essex

Vittorio Gassmanas Saint Christopher

Fernando Reyas Grigor

Bibi Anderssonas Ambrosia

Brigitte Fosseyas Vivia, Essex's Wife

Nina van Pallandtas Deuca

Craig Richard Nelsonas Redstone

David Langtonas Goldstar

Thomas Hillas Francha

Monique Mercureas Redstone's Mate

Maruska Stankovaas Jaspera

Anne Geretyas Aeon

Michel Maillotas Obelus

Max Fleckas Wood Supplier

Françoise Berdas Charity House Woman

Emil Glassbourgas Lost Soul (uncredited)

Double Feature

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The Player1992

Both directed by Robert Altman

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Secret Honor1984Both directed by Robert Altman

Quintet (1979) | Criteria