Quintet (1979)


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Quintet (1979)

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A nuclear war has taken the lives of most people and the world faces a new Ice Age. The few remaining residents play a game called Quintet with no explained rules and harsh penalties.
Genres Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Director Robert Altman
Starring Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson View More
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Movie Summary

A nuclear war has taken the lives of most people and the world faces a new Ice Age. The few remaining residents play a game called Quintet with no explained rules and harsh penalties.
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Movie Details

Genres Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Director Robert Altman
Starring Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson, Brigitte Fossey, Nina vanPallandt, David Langton, Tom Hill, Monique Mercure
Studio Name 20th Century Fox
Release Date 1979
VUDU Release Date 04/10/2012
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Running Time 118 minutes
Language English
Audio Tracks SD/Enhanced Widescreen, Dolby Digital

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