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.

Jimmy Picard

Georges Devereux

Madeleine

Dr. Karl Menninger

Dr. Holt

Dr. Jokl

Jack

Gayle Picard

Jane

Doll

Allan

Bear Willie Claw

Miss Wharton

Head of Admissions

Radiologist

Dr. Braatoy

Officer
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.
September 11, 2013

Jimmy Picard

Georges Devereux

Madeleine

Dr. Karl Menninger

Dr. Holt

Dr. Jokl

Jack

Gayle Picard

Jane

Doll

Allan

Bear Willie Claw

Miss Wharton

Head of Admissions

Radiologist

Dr. Braatoy

Officer
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.

