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The Master is a 2012 American psychological drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.It tells the story of Freddie Quell (Phoenix), a World War II Navy veteran struggling to adjust to a post-war society, who meets Lancaster Dodd (Hoffman), the leader of a cult known as The Cause.
Sep 21, 2012 · A naval veteran joins a cult led by a charismatic man after WWII, but faces conflicts and challenges. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams, and was nominated for 3 Oscars.
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- Drama, History
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- 2012-09-21
Sep 14, 2012 · Smart and solidly engrossing, The Master extends Paul Thomas Anderson's winning streak of challenging films for serious audiences. Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a troubled, boozy drifter ...
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- Paul Thomas Anderson
- R
- Joaquin Phoenix
Sep 19, 2012 · A film about a mysterious cult leader and an alcoholic drifter, inspired by L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology, but not a direct depiction. The review praises the acting, craft and visuals, but questions the film's intentions and clarity.
The Master. A striking portrait of drifters and seekers in post World War II America, Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master unfolds the journey of a Naval veteran (Joaquin Phoenix) who arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader, Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
Synopsis. Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
- 137 min
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Released September 11th, 2012, 'The Master' stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek The R movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 17 min, and received a user score of 71 ...
