A dangerous method

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

In English, with optional English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Gadon, Vincent Cassel.

Publication Information

Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; for sexual content and brief language.

Summary

Carl Jung has just begun his psychiatric career, having been inspired by the great Sigmund Freud. When a mysterious and beautiful woman goes under Jung's care, Jung finds himself crossing the line of the doctor/patient relationship, causing great conflict with his mentor and making Jung question his own morality in the process.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book "A most dangerous method" by John Kerr and the stage play "The talking cure" by Christopher Hampton.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.

Special features: commentary with director David Cronenberg ; The making of A dangerous method ; AFI's Harold Lloyd master seminar with David Cronenberg.