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De Sade (1969)
Director: Cy Endfield
Cast: Keir Dullea, Senta Berger, Lilli Palmer, Anna Massey
Runtime113 min
RatingNR
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The 18th-century French marquis recalls his sadomasochistic experiments and goes to jail for lewd behavior.
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De Sade (1969), directed by Cy Endfield, is a drama/history/thriller film that depicts the 18th-century French marquis recounting his sadomasochistic experiments and imprisonment for lewd behavior. While the film received a mixed critical response, it has been recognized as a provocative exploration of the Marquis de Sade's controversial life and philosophies.
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Fans of thought-provoking historical dramas and psychological thrillers will appreciate this 1969 film directed by Cy Endfield, which offers a nuanced portrayal of the infamous Marquis de Sade and his descent into moral depravity. The stellar performances from lead actors Keir Dullea and Senta Berger bring an intense, unsettling quality to the film's examination of the darker impulses of human nature.
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De Sade is a 1969 American-German drama film directed by Cy Endfield and starring Keir Dullea, Senta Berger and Lilli Palmer. It is based on the life of Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, named Louis Alphonse Donatien in the film.
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