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2012 · 137 min · R

The Master

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson · Drama

The Master (2012) is a Drama film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson set in California, Phoenix, and Massachusetts during the 1950s. It runs 137 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity, obsession, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Jonny Greenwood
Cinematography
Mihai Malaimare Jr.Barry Idoine
Cast
Joaquin PhoenixPhilip Seymour HoffmanAmy AdamsRami MalekLaura DernJesse PlemonsAmbyr ChildersMadisen Beaty

The world of this film

Setting

Where
CaliforniaPhoenixMassachusetts
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityObsessionIsolation
Tone
MelancholicBleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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