Science Fiction /

Score: 51%( 68 votes )

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.

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

Maruska Stankova
Jaspera

Anne Gerety
Aeon

Michel Maillot
Obelus

Max Fleck
Wood Supplier

Françoise Berd
Charity House Woman

Emil Glassbourg
Lost Soul (uncredited)