Magnificent Obsession (1954)
This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession
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.
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: August 7, 1954
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
Screenplay
- Robert Blees (Screenplay)
- Lloyd C. Douglas (Novel)
- Wells Root (Adaptation)
- Victor Heerman (Other)
- Sarah Y. Mason (Other)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Themes
One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt
Keywords
regret, redemption, blindness, rich man, melodrama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Magnificent Obsession about?
- 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.
- Who directed Magnificent Obsession?
- Magnificent Obsession was directed by Douglas Sirk.
- Who stars in Magnificent Obsession?
- Magnificent Obsession stars Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger, Gregg Palmer.
- How long is Magnificent Obsession?
- Magnificent Obsession has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Magnificent Obsession?
- Magnificent Obsession is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Magnificent Obsession produced?
- Magnificent Obsession was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Magnificent Obsession?
- The themes of Magnificent Obsession include: One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.