The Master is a 2012 American period 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. Dodd sees something in Quell and accepts him into the movement. Quell takes a liking to The Cause and begins traveling with Dodd's family to spread his teachings.
The Master (2012)
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Sep 14, 2012 |
Run Time - 138 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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$28,288,071
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Alcoholic, Book, Charismatic Leader, Cult, Cult Leader, Drifter, Independent, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Past Life Regression, Religion, Religious Cult, Right Hand Man, Scientology, Supernatural/Monsters, Veteran, World War Ii
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