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The Basics of Philosophy

Movie 94 min

Drama

A repressed philosophy professor grapples with lingering guilt over a decision from his past when the victim suddenly returns to his life.

Paul Schrader Director Paul Schrader Writer

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Quick facts

Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt37279821
Language
Studio
Redline Entertainment, Sodium Fox Productions, Paul Schrader Productions

Cast

Dana Delany Dana Delany Gloria Bill Pullman Bill Pullman Melvyn Jorrisen Sofia Boutella Sofia Boutella Rebecca Richards Jack Huston Jack Huston John Jorrisen Karl Glusman Karl Glusman Baruch Spinoza Daniel Zovatto Daniel Zovatto Miguel Vasque Shiloh Fernandez Shiloh Fernandez Claude Jamie Addison Janine Brandon Davis Brandon Davis Coach Andrews Rufus Burns Robert Jennifer Stepanyk Jennifer Stepanyk Hospital Nurse Davis Lee DeRock Jr. Davis Lee DeRock Jr. Reverend Visser Elizabeth Perla Betsy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Basics of Philosophy about?
A repressed philosophy professor grapples with lingering guilt over a decision from his past when the victim suddenly returns to his life.
Who directed The Basics of Philosophy?
The Basics of Philosophy was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in The Basics of Philosophy?
The Basics of Philosophy stars Dana Delany, Bill Pullman, Sofia Boutella, Jack Huston.
Where can I watch The Basics of Philosophy?
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