Quartet (1981)

Synopsis of Quartet

No relation to the 1949 Somerset Maugham "omnibus" film of the same name, 1981's Quartet is based on the roman a clef by Jean Rhys. Though the names are changed, it is clearly the story of Rhys' romance with Ford Maddox Ford in 1920s Paris. The titular quartet consists of novelist Isabelle Adjani, her Polish husband Anthony Higgins, wealthy philanderer Alan Bates and Bates' artist wife Maggie Smith. Though she's been indulgent of Higgins's past indiscretions, Smith isn't keen on her husband carrying on an affair with Adjani under their own roof. Meanwhile, Higgins sits in prison, jailed for his various petty thefts. Once Higgins is released, he learns about the Bates-Adjani-Smith contretemps. When the dust settles, it is Adjani who suffers the most. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

101 mins

Director(s):

James Ivory

Writer(s):

James Ivory, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Producer(s):

Jean Pierre Maho de la Querantonnais, Jean-Pierre Mahot, Ismail Merchant

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)

• 1981 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actress

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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