Movie·1954·1h 48m
Magnificent Obsession
This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession
Directed By
Douglas Sirk
Country
United States of America
Language
German
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The Story
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
Written By
Robert Blees
Producer
Ross Hunter
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Music
Frank Skinner
Editor
Milton Carruth
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Jane Wyman
Helen Phillips
Rock Hudson
Bob Merrick
Barbara Rush
Joyce Phillips
Agnes Moorehead
Nancy Ashford
Otto Kruger
Edward Randolph
Gregg Palmer
Tom Masterson
Paul Cavanagh
Dr. Henry Giraud
Sara Shane
Valerie Daniels
Richard H. Cutting
Dr. Derwin Dodge
Judy Nugent
Judy
Helen Kleeb
Mrs. Eden
Rudolph Anders
Dr. Albert Fuss
Fred Nurney
Dr. Laradetti
John Mylong
Dr. Hofer
Alexander Campbell
Dr. Allan
Mae Clarke
Mrs. Miller
Harvey Grant
Chris
Joseph Mell
Dan
// crew
Crew
Robert Blees
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
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