Quartet (1981) Quartet

Quartet ★★★ 1981 (R) A young French woman is taken in by an English couple after her husband goes to prison. The husband seduces her, and she becomes trapped emotionally and socially. Superbly acted, claustrophobic drama based on a Jean Rhys novel. 101m/C VHS. GB FR Isabelle Adjani, Alan Bates, Maggie Smith, Anthony (Corlan) Higgins; Director: James Ivory; Writer: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Cannes '81: Actress (Adjani).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1981
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 101
Display Color
Formats VHS
Filmed In France, Great Britain
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1981 Cannes Actress
Credits
Role Name
Actor Isabelle Adjani
Actor Anthony (Corlan) Higgins
Actor Maggie Smith
Actor Alan Bates
Director James Ivory
Writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala