The Master (2012) — Screenplay
A volatile war veteran struggling with PTSD finds purpose and a surrogate family when he falls under the sway of Lancaster Dodd, a charismatic cult leader building a new faith after WWII.
- Written by
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Genre
- Drama
- Length
- 127 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in character duality and tonal control, as it oscillates between raw, chaotic intimacy and formal, almost theatrical set pieces. Anderson's dialogue crackles with power dynamics, while the central relationship between Freddie and Dodd offers a deep study of need, manipulation, and the search for belonging.
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