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Magnificent Obsession (1954)

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

  • Aug 7, 1954
  • 1h 48m
  • NR

6.8/10

TMDB user score
150 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Magnificent Obsession is a 1954 drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk. Its leading cast includes Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 48 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 150 TMDB votes

Trailer

Magnificent Obsession (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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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

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