The Master (2013)

 ●  English ● 2 hrs 17 mins

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After returning from the Second World War, having witnessed many horrors, a charismatic intellectual creates a faith-based organization in an attempt to provide meaning to his life. He becomes known as "The Master". His right-hand man, a former drifter, begins to question both the belief system and The Master as the organization grows and gains a fervent following.
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
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Color
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Datasat Digital Sound, Dolby Digital
Frame Rate:
24 fps
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1.85:1 (Flat)
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Trivia:
After a few days of shooting, Paul Thomas Anderson noticed that Joaquin Phoenix would use the whole space where they were filming, even if it was outside the marks, so he told the lightning crew to have the whole space ready to follow Phoenix with the camera if necessary.

The first line where Freddie is talking on the beach was entirely improvised.

"Alethia" meaning "Truth" in Greek, is the name of the ship which carries the cult.

During the Jail scene only three takes were filmed and the scene used in the film is the first take of the scene.

This was Hoffman's last film with Paul Thomas Anderson following his untimely death in 2014.

Reese Witherspoon was initially considered to play Peggy but was eventually Amy Adams was cast in the role.

This was Philip Seymour Hoffman's fourth and final Oscar nomination.

During the production stage Amanda Seyfried, Emma Stone and Deborah Ann Woll were considered for the role of Elizabeth.