Magnificent Obsession
This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession
NR 1954 · 108 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Romance
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.
Directed by Douglas Sirk · Written by Robert Blees
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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
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