The Master (2012)

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Returning from Navy service in World War II, Freddie drifts through a series of PTSD-driven breakdowns. Finally he stumbles upon a cult which engages in exercises to clear the emotions. He becomes deeply involved with them, but does it change anything fundamental in his life? Written by Alan Young  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis Edit $736,311 (USA) (16 September 2012) (5 Screens) $13,910,287 (USA) (14 October 2012) See more » See full technical specs » Edit The primary influence for the film was John Huston's 1946 Documentary: Let There Be Light. Director Paul Thomas Anderson has stated that he was taking material from the film "left, right, and center". Producer JoAnne Sellar has also stated that they also used the film as a reference for production design and costume design. See more » Errors in geography: The architectural style of the house where they stay in Philadelphia is known as California craftsman, which is not found anywhere in or near Philadelphia. See more » Peggy Dodd: I don't think Freddie is as committed to the cause as the cause is committed to him.
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