A Dangerous Method
(2011)
Overview
Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender star in director David Cronenberg's adaptation of Christopher Hampton's play detailing the deteriorating relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. The year is 1904. Carl Jung (Fassbender), a disciple of Sigmund Freud (Mortensen), is using Freudian techniques to treat Russian-Jewish psychiatric patient Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) at Burgh”lzli Mental Hospital. But the deeper Jung's relationship with Spielrein grows, the further the burgeoning psychiatrist and his highly respected mentor drift apart. As Jung struggles to help his patient overcome some pressing paternal issues, disturbed patient Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel) sets out to test the boundaries of the doctor's professional resolve.
Tagline
Based on the true story of Jung, Freud and the patient who came between them.
Crew
| Director: | David Cronenberg |
| Writer: | Christopher Hampton |
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Viggo Mortensenas Sigmund Freud 
Keira Knightleyas Sabina Spielrein 
Michael Fassbenderas Carl Jung 
Vincent Casselas Otto Gross |
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Production Companies
Lago Films, Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
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