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The Master
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The Master

2012-09-14 · 137 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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.

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Directors
Paul Thomas Anderson
Production companies
Annapurna Pictures, Ghoulardi Film Company, JoAnne Sellar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 32,000,000
Revenue
USD 28,258,060

Top Cast

Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixFreddie Quell
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanLancaster Dodd
Amy AdamsAmy AdamsPeggy Dodd
Rami MalekRami MalekClark
Laura DernLaura DernHelen Sullivan
Jesse PlemonsJesse PlemonsVal Dodd
Ambyr ChildersAmbyr ChildersElizabeth Dodd
Madisen BeatyMadisen BeatyDoris Solstad
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorBill White
Patty McCormackPatty McCormackMildred Drummond
Lena EndreLena EndreMrs. Solstad
Barbara BrownellBarbara BrownellMargaret O'Brien
Amy FergusonAmy FergusonMartha the Salesgirl
Jennifer Neala PageJennifer Neala PageWinn Manchester
Christopher Evan WelchChristopher Evan WelchJohn More
Mike HowardMike HowardRorschach Doctor
Frank BettagFrank
Mimi CozzensMimi CozzensChi Chi Crawford
Jillian BellJillian BellSusan Gregory
Joshua CloseJoshua CloseWayne Gregory

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