An examination of Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud's career when he began to treat patients diagnosed with hysteria, using the radical technique of hypnosis.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterWolfgang Reinhardt, Jean-Paul Sartre, Charles Kaufman, John Huston

Cinematographer

Douglas Slocombe

ComposerJerry Goldsmith

EditorRalph Kemplen

ProducerWolfgang Reinhardt

Cast

Montgomery Cliftas Sigmund Freud

Susannah Yorkas Cecily Koertner

Larry Parksas Dr. Joseph Breuer

Susan Kohneras Martha Freud

Eileen Herlieas Frau Ida Koertner

Fernand Ledouxas Dr. Charcot

David McCallumas Carl von Schlossen

Rosalie Crutchleyas Frau Amalia Freud

David Kossoffas Jacob Freud

Joseph Fürstas Herr Jacob Koertner

Alexander Mangoas Babinsky

Leonard Sachsas Brouhardier

Eric Portmanas Dr. Theodore Meynert

John Hustonas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Ol Abdouas (uncredited)

Manfred Andraeas Student Doctor (uncredited)

Victor Beaumontas Dr. Guber (uncredited)

Allan Cuthbertsonas Wilkie (uncredited)

Eduard Linkersas Dr. Torsch (uncredited)

Ferdy Mayneas Questioner at Final Lecture (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Wise Blood1979

Both directed by John Huston

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Under the Volcano1984Both directed by John Huston
Let There Be Light1946Both directed by John Huston

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