Sybil (2007): Cast & Plot
Sybil is a 2007 drama directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Tammy Blanchard as Sybil Dorset, Michael Ray Fox and JoBeth Williams. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Norman Stephens Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sybil About?
The premise of Sybil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A true story of a young woman whose abusive childhood results in her developing a multiple personality disorder.
Sybil Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- mental illness
- therapy
- multiple personality disorder
- remake
- female psychiatrist
- based on true story
Sybil Cast & Characters
Tammy Blanchard leads the cast as Sybil Dorset, with Michael Ray Fox as University Student (as Michael Fox) and JoBeth Williams as Hattie Dorsett. Directed by Joseph Sargent; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Sargent
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Tammy Blanchard as Sybil Dorset - Michael Ray Fox as University Student (as Michael Fox)
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JoBeth Williams as Hattie Dorsett -
Jessica Lange as Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Also Starring in Sybil
· 11 more- Ron White Dr. Atcheson
- Brian Downey Willard
- Gary Levert Art teacher
- Fab Filippo Ramon
- David Patrick Flemming Young Doctor (as David Flemming)
- Marlane O'Brien Bartender
- Alison Murray Young Sybil
- Wanda Taylor Restaurant customer
- Joey Campbell University Student
- Brianna MacDonald Young Lulu
- Liam McNamara Tommy
More from Joseph Sargent
More films directed by Joseph Sargent, best-rated first: White Lightning, Jaws: The Revenge, Sweet Nothing in My Ear and Warm Springs.
Sybil Plot Summary
What happens in Sybil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Troubled Columbia University art student and later student teacher Sybil Dorsett [Tammy Blanchard] is referred to psychiatrist Dr. Cornelia Wilbur [Jessica Lange] by Dr. Atcheson [Ron White], a colleague who believes the young woman is suffering from female hysteria. As her treatment progresses, Sybil confesses that she frequently experiences blackouts and cannot account for large blocks of time. Wilbur helps her recall a childhood in which she suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of her disturbed mother Hattie [JoBeth Williams].
Full summary
The whole story of Sybil, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sybil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress plays the title role of Sybil Dorsett?
Sybil Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Сибил” and “Сибилла”.
- Also known as
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- Сибил
- Сибилла
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sybil, Girl, Interrupted and Bewitched.
Sybil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sybil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sybil?
Sybil runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Sybil released?
Sybil was released on May 28, 2007.
Who directed Sybil?
Sybil was directed by Joseph Sargent.
More films by Joseph Sargent Who is in the cast of Sybil?
Sybil stars Tammy Blanchard as Sybil Dorset, Michael Ray Fox as University Student (as Michael Fox) and JoBeth Williams as Hattie Dorsett, among 15 credited actors.
Does Sybil have a post-credit scene?
No. Sybil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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