De Sade (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1969, De Sade is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Cy Endfield, running about 113 minutes. “He made evil an art, virtue a vice... and pain a pleasure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The 18th-century French marquis recalls his sadomasochistic experiments and goes to jail for lewd behavior.
Who’s in it. De Sade stars Keir Dullea as Marquis de Sade, Senta Berger as Anne de Montreuil, Lilli Palmer as Mme. de Montreuil and Anna Massey as Renée de Montreuil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, De Sade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch De Sade page.
If you liked it. Fans of De Sade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch De Sade (1969)?
- In US, De Sade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is De Sade worth watching?
- De Sade holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in De Sade?
- De Sade stars Keir Dullea, Senta Berger, Lilli Palmer, Anna Massey and Sonja Ziemann.
- When was De Sade released?
- De Sade was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.