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Quartet

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Somerset Maugham introduces four of his tales in this anthology film: "The Facts of Life," "The Alien Corn," "The Kite," and "The Colonel's Lady."

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Ralph Smart

Somerset Maugham introduces four of his tales in this anthology film: "The Facts of Life," "The Alien Corn," "The Kite," and "The Colonel's Lady."

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Quartet.

Click any star for verified filmography
W. Somerset Maugham - Himself

W. Somerset Maugham

as Himself

Lead Star
Basil Radford - Henry Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Basil Radford

as Henry Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Lead Star
Naunton Wayne - Leslie (segment "The Facts of Life")

Naunton Wayne

as Leslie (segment "The Facts of Life")

Co-Star
Mai Zetterling - Jeanne (segment "The Facts of Life")

Mai Zetterling

as Jeanne (segment "The Facts of Life")

Co-Star
Ian Fleming - Ralph (segment "The Facts of Life")

Ian Fleming

as Ralph (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Jack Raine - Thomas (segment "The Facts of Life")

Jack Raine

as Thomas (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Angela Baddeley - Mrs. Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Angela Baddeley

as Mrs. Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
James Robertson Justice - Branksome (segment "The Facts of Life")

James Robertson Justice

as Branksome (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Jack Watling - Nicky Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Jack Watling

as Nicky Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Nigel Buchanan - John (segment "The Facts of Life")

Nigel Buchanan

as John (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Jean Cavall - Cabaret Artist (segment "The Facts of Life")

Jean Cavall

as Cabaret Artist (segment "The Facts of Life")

Supporting
Dirk Bogarde - George Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Dirk Bogarde

as George Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Honor Blackman - Paula (segment "The Alien Corn")

Honor Blackman

as Paula (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Raymond Lovell - Sir Frederick Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Raymond Lovell

as Sir Frederick Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Irene Browne - Lady Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Irene Browne

as Lady Bland (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
George Thorpe - Uncle John (segment "The Alien Corn")

George Thorpe

as Uncle John (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Françoise Rosay - Lea Makart (segment "The Alien Corn")

Françoise Rosay

as Lea Makart (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Maurice Denham - Coroner (segment "The Alien Corn")

Maurice Denham

as Coroner (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
Mary Hinton - Aunt Maud (segment "The Alien Corn")

Mary Hinton

as Aunt Maud (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
James Hayter - Foreman of the Jury (segment "The Alien Corn")

James Hayter

as Foreman of the Jury (segment "The Alien Corn")

Supporting
George Merritt - Prison Officer (segment "The Kite")

George Merritt

as Prison Officer (segment "The Kite")

Supporting
George Cole - Herbert Sunbury (segment "The Kite")

George Cole

as Herbert Sunbury (segment "The Kite")

Supporting
Bernard Lee - Ned Preston, a  Prison Visitor (segment "The Kite")

Bernard Lee

as Ned Preston, a Prison Visitor (segment "The Kite")

Supporting
Frederick Leister - Prison Governor (segment "The Kite")

Frederick Leister

as Prison Governor (segment "The Kite")

Supporting

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Ralph Smart

Screenplay / Writers

R.C. Sherriff, W. Somerset Maugham

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Ray Elton

Film Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (9)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
Gainsborough PicturesGB
J. Arthur Rank OrganisationGB

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United Kingdom

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Gainsborough PicturesPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
J. Arthur Rank OrganisationPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1945 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1946 - 1947 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1947 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

October 26, 1948

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Quartet. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

W. Somerset Maugham's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Quartet, W. Somerset Maugham underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Basil Radford. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Ralph Smart concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Quartet, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.3/10)

Quartet achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Quartet was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United Kingdom

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Quartet

Where was Quartet filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Quartet was filmed primarily across United Kingdom utilizing major facilities such as Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Quartet?

The ensemble features W. Somerset Maugham as Himself, Basil Radford as Henry Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life"), Naunton Wayne as Leslie (segment "The Facts of Life"), Mai Zetterling as Jeanne (segment "The Facts of Life"), under the visionary direction of Ralph Smart.

Where can I stream Quartet online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Quartet (1948) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Quartet?

Quartet is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.