DIRECTOR
Paul Thomas Anderson
FORMAT
70MM
RUNTIME
2h 17m
RATING
R
CAST
Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
SYNOPSIS
Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a mentally unstable WWII veteran whose search for purpose is complicated when he forms a profound yet explosive bond with author Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), the leader of a mysterious philosophical movement known as “the Cause.” Driven by astonishing performances, this deep character study is also a visually stunning exploration of religion, power, and social structures.
CAST
Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
SYNOPSIS
Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a mentally unstable WWII veteran whose search for purpose is complicated when he forms a profound yet explosive bond with author Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), the leader of a mysterious philosophical movement known as “the Cause.” Driven by astonishing performances, this deep character study is also a visually stunning exploration of religion, power, and social structures.
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