Marat/Sade
"By Peter Weiss"
Originally released in 1967. Marat/Sade is a music/drama film. directed by Peter Brook.
Starring Patrick Magee, Ian Richardson, and Michael Williams
Synopsis
In Charenton Asylum, the Marquis de Sade directs a play about Jean Paul Marat's death, using the patients as actors. Based on 'The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade', a 1963 play by Peter Weiss.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick Magee
as Marquis de Sade
Ian Richardson
as Jean-Paul Marat
Michael Williams
as Herald
Clifford Rose
as Monsieur Coulmier
Glenda Jackson
as Charlotte Corday
Freddie Jones
as Cucurucu
Hugh Sullivan
as Kokol
John Hussey
as Newly Rich Lady
William Morgan Sheppard
as A Mad Animal
Jonathan Burn
as Polpoch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marat/Sade about?
In Charenton Asylum, the Marquis de Sade directs a play about Jean Paul Marat's death, using the patients as actors. Based on 'The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by t...
Who directed Marat/Sade?
Marat/Sade was directed by Peter Brook.
How long is Marat/Sade?
Marat/Sade has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Marat/Sade released?
Marat/Sade was released on February 22, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marat/Sade?
The main cast of Marat/Sade includes Patrick Magee, Ian Richardson, Michael Williams, Clifford Rose, Glenda Jackson.