Quartet (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Quartet is a 1981 romantic drama directed by James Ivory, starring Isabelle Adjani, Alan Bates and Anthony Higgins. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $12,042 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1982. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gaumont
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quartet About?
The premise of Quartet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking refuge with the Heidlers, a seemingly happy couple, Marya Zelli finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, she uncovers hidden tensions within the Heidlers' marriage and must navigate a delicate situation. Through unexpected connections and personal growth, Marya begins to rebuild her life and discovers the possibility of love and redemption amidst challenging circumstances.
Quartet Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- period drama
- 1920s
- paris france
- male genitalia
- female frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- female nudity
- wife aware of husband's cheating
- seine river
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- montparnasse
- hotel
- concubine
- based on novel
- pubic hair
- cheating wife
- female rear nudity
- coffee
- dysfunctional marriage
- france
- husband
- prison
- husband wife relationship
- woman drowned
- older man younger woman relationship
- voice over narration
- mistress
- affair
- church
- one word title
- cafe
- nightclub
- decadence
- independent film
- menage a trois
- f rated
- turban
Quartet Cast
Isabelle Adjani leads the cast, with Alan Bates and Anthony Higgins. Directed by James Ivory; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director James Ivory
Also Starring in Quartet
· 6 moreMore from James Ivory
More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End and Maurice.
Quartet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Quartet 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 58% User score
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Quartet Plot Summary
What happens in Quartet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marya ‘Mado’ Zelli, Isabelle Adjani, is living with her husband Stephan, Alan Bates, a Polish art dealer, in 1927 Paris. When he is convicted of selling stolen artwork and imprisoned for a year, Marya is left penniless, with no means to support herself.
At Stephan’s urging, she moves into the apartment of acquaintances, H.J. Heidler, Anthony Higgins, a wealthy English art dealer, and his wife Lois, Maggie Smith, a painter. Heidler has a history of inviting vulnerable young women to move into the spare room, only to seduce them, and Lois agrees to this arrangement in order to keep H.J. from leaving her.
Full summary
The whole story of Quartet, scene by scene
Quartet Box Office
Quartet grossed $12,042 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12K
- US & Canada
- $12K
Quartet Awards & Nominations
Quartet earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1982.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Maggie Smith
Quartet Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Quartet (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Quartet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does the story of *Quartet* primarily take place?
Cars in Quartet
4 cars on screen, including the unknown and the unknown.
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Quartet Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ερωτικό Κουαρτέτο” and “Quartett”.
- Also known as
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- Ερωτικό Κουαρτέτο
- Quartett
- Luxúria
- 四重奏
- Квартет
- 4중주
- Trampa Pasional
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Quartet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Quartet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quartet?
Quartet runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Quartet released?
Quartet was released on October 25, 1981.
Who directed Quartet?
Quartet was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of Quartet?
Quartet stars Isabelle Adjani, Alan Bates and Anthony Higgins, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Quartet make at the box office?
Quartet grossed $12,042 worldwide.
How is Quartet rated?
Quartet has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Was Quartet nominated for any awards?
Quartet received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Quartet have a post-credit scene?
No. Quartet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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