Magnificent Obsession

Magnificent Obsession

1954
1h 48m
6.8

6.8/10

136 votes • View on IMDb

"This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 7, 1954
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0047203

Cast

Jane Wyman
Jane Wyman

Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson

Bob Merrick

Barbara Rush
Barbara Rush

Joyce Phillips

Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead

Nancy Ashford

Otto Kruger
Otto Kruger

Edward Randolph

Gregg Palmer
Gregg Palmer

Tom Masterson

Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh

Dr. Henry Giraud

Sara Shane
Sara Shane

Valerie Daniels

Richard H. Cutting
Richard H. Cutting

Dr. Derwin Dodge

Judy Nugent
Judy Nugent

Judy

Helen Kleeb
Helen Kleeb

Mrs. Eden

Rudolph Anders
Rudolph Anders

Dr. Albert Fuss

Key Crew

Robert Blees
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Ross Hunter
Producer