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Freud: The Secret Passion
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Freud: The Secret Passion

1962 · 140 min Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: John Huston

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

Sigmund Freud

Susannah York

Susannah York

Cecily Koertner

Larry Parks

Larry Parks

Dr. Joseph Breuer

Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner

Martha Freud

Eileen Herlie

Eileen Herlie

Frau Ida Koertner

Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Ledoux

Dr. Charcot

David McCallum

David McCallum

Carl von Schlossen

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Frau Amalia Freud

David Kossoff

David Kossoff

Jacob Freud

Joseph Fürst

Joseph Fürst

Herr Jacob Koertner

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