Overview

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.

Fun facts

Filming locations
Filmed in Montreal
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Music
Music by Tom Pierson
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jean Boffety
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Details

Director: Robert Altman
Writers: Robert AltmanScreenplay, Story
Patricia ResnickScreenplay, Story
Frank BarhydtScreenplay
Lionel ChetwyndStory
Status: Released
Release date: February 9, 1979
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America