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Jimmy P.

NR·2013·117m

Drama

Summary

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.

Cast

Benicio del Toro

Jimmy Picard

Mathieu Amalric

Georges Devereux

Gina McKee

Madeleine

Larry Pine

Dr. Karl Menninger

Joseph Cross

Dr. Holt

Elya Baskin

Dr. Jokl

Gary Farmer

Jack

Michelle Thrush

Gayle Picard

Misty Upham

Jane

Jennifer Podemski

Doll

Michael Greyeyes

Allan

A Martinez

Bear Willie Claw

Lise Lacasse

Miss Wharton

Linda Boston

Head of Admissions

Barton Bund

Radiologist

Loren Bass

Neurologist

Dennis North

Dr. Braatoy

David Lawrence Regal

Biologist

Hugh Maguire

Opthalmologist

Stephen Bridgewater

Officer

Danny Mooney

Eric McMurphy

Taras Los

Desmond

Jim Ochs

Bartender

Anton Bassey

Sam

Inga R. Wilson

Alma

Matthew Géczy

Sergeant Major Bob

Scott Thrun

Sergeant

Julie Sifuentes Etheridge

Avy Spring, Sexy Nurse

Dakota Padgett

Jimmy Child

Samantha Reed

Older Sister

Amy Grant

Gayle 19 Years Old

Greg Johnson

Judge

Michael Murphy

Jimmy's Lawyer

Shayanna Campbell

Mary-Lou 11 Years Old

Lily Gladstone

Sunshine First Raise

Randi Kennerly

Mary-Lou 14 Years Old

Tom Mahard

Janitor

LaDonna Graham

Teller

John Dickerson

Patient

Jesse Arehart-Jacobs

Puppeteer 1

Andrew Bruce Mitchell II

Puppeteer 2

Crew

Director, Writer

Arnaud Desplechin

Co-Writer

Kent Jones

Co-Writer

Julie Peyr

Reviews

NancyInOregon

January 20, 2024

I was completely engrossed in this movie. The story, the acting, the cultural aspect of how a Blackfoot Indian would be treated by VA medical staff after World War II (out of ignorance, not evil intentions), the odd story of the French anthropologist who isn't really French who is invited to psychoanalyze Jimmy P. and does it with respect and understanding, the mystery of the medical problem, Benicio del Toro in the best role I've ever seen him in, the evolution of his treatment, and the fact that this was based on a true story. I fell in love with the characters and it's hard to let it go. If you like psychology, cross-cultural encounters, and delving deeply into a character, give this one a chance.