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Jimmy P.

Jimmy P.

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Jimmy P.

2013

1h 57m

6.1(131 votes)

Drama

Overview

At the end of WWII, Jimmy Picard, a Native American Blackfoot who fought in France, suffers from unexplainable symptoms and is admitted to a military hospital. When doctors suspect schizophrenia, an eccentric psychoanalyst takes up the case and starts a conversation with the veteran.

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Orange Studio

France 2 Cinéma

Le Pacte

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Jimmy Picard

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric

Georges Devereux

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Madeleine

Larry Pine

Larry Pine

Dr. Karl Menninger

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Dr. Holt

Elya Baskin

Elya Baskin

Dr. Jokl

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Jack

Michelle Thrush

Michelle Thrush

Gayle Picard

Misty Upham

Misty Upham

Jane

Jennifer Podemski

Jennifer Podemski

Doll

Creative team

Directed by: Arnaud Desplechin
Written by: Arnaud Desplechin
Produced by: Pascal Caucheteux
Jennifer Roth

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