Magnificent Obsession

Name: Magnificent Obsession
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1954-08-07
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger

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1954 · 108 min · NR · Drama · Romance · TMDB 6.8/10

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.

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Cast

Jane Wyman — Helen Phillips
Rock Hudson — Bob Merrick
Barbara Rush — Joyce Phillips
Agnes Moorehead — Nancy Ashford
Otto Kruger — Edward Randolph