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Title: Sybil (1976)
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The story tells of a young woman admitting to having blackouts, fearing they are getting worse. She is diagnosed as suffering from multiple personalities, as a result of severe abuse at the hands of her mother, whom her psychiatrist, Cornelia Wilbur, believes was schizophrenic. The movie Sibyl is based upon author Flora Rheta Schreiber's biography of Shirley Ardell Mason, an American psychiatric patient, suffering from multiple personality disorder. The book, also called Sibyl, was in its turn based largely on the actual accounts of psychiatric treatment that Shirley Ardell Mason underwent, documented by American psychiatrist Cornelia Wilbur Written by Jim Berg
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dissociative identity disorder | psychiatrist | multiple personality | child molestation | split personality |Certificate:
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14 November 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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[slumps down and begins crying like a child]
Dr. Cornelia Wilbur: Vanessa, what's the matter?
Sybil Dorsett: [in Peggy's voice] I'm not Vanessa!
Dr. Cornelia Wilbur: I'm sorry, Peggy, but you popped out so fast.
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Natalie Wood was the casting director's first choice for Sybil, but the screenwriter turned Wood down. The role was then offered to Audrey Hepburn, who declined. The project remained dormant until Joanne Woodward agreed to co-star. See more »Goofs
While Sybil is talking to Richard near the horse carriage, the same woman wearing a brown top passes by five times. See more »Quotes
Sybil Dorsett: [singing] In your easter bonnet with all the frills upon it. I'll be the grandest fellow in the easter parade. Fifth avenue... uh-ah, uh-ah. Fifth avenue... uh-ah, uh-ah...[slumps down and begins crying like a child]
Dr. Cornelia Wilbur: Vanessa, what's the matter?
Sybil Dorsett: [in Peggy's voice] I'm not Vanessa!
Dr. Cornelia Wilbur: I'm sorry, Peggy, but you popped out so fast.
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This is one of the most impressive movies I've seen ever. Sally Field's acting was superb! I can see why she won an award for it. Ms. Field's portrayal of this poor girl's (Sybil) insight into her emotions and thoughts was breathtaking. Sally was perfect for the part. Joanne Woodward was also excellent in her role as the psychiatrist who supports Sybil thru her memory ordeal concerning her abhorrent upbringing. The movie gives, I think, a very thorough understanding of Dissociative Identity Disorder, also known as MPD.
This is a great movie for psychology students to watch, as well as, anyone who is interested in the psychology of the mind and how it deals with trauma for some individuals. Although I don't suffer from multiple personalities, I found that this movie helped to give me personal insight into my own issues dealing with my own abusive upbringing. This is a great film to watch whether it be for entertainment or for educational reasons.