Quintet (1979)

Director: Robert Altman

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.

Cast

Paul Newman

Essex

Vittorio Gassman

Saint Christopher

Fernando Rey

Grigor

Bibi Andersson

Ambrosia

Brigitte Fossey

Vivia, Essex's Wife

Nina van Pallandt

Deuca

Craig Richard Nelson

Redstone

David Langton

Goldstar

Thomas Hill

Francha

Monique Mercure

Redstone's Mate