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Magnificent Obsession

  • 19541954
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
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7.0/10
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Magnificent Obsession (1954)
Classic love story involving a man who falls for the woman who's husband's death he is indirectly responsible for
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A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.
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7K
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    • Douglas Sirk
  • Writers
    • Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
    • Robert Blees(screenplay)
    • Wells Root(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Jane Wyman
    • Rock Hudson
    • Agnes Moorehead
    • Douglas Sirk
  • Writers
    • Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
    • Robert Blees(screenplay)
    • Wells Root(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Jane Wyman
    • Rock Hudson
    • Agnes Moorehead
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Magnificent Obsession
    Trailer 2:24
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    Magnificent Obsession (1954)
    Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession (1954)
    Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession (1954)
    Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession (1954)
    Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession (1954)
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    Jane Wyman
    Jane Wyman
    • Helen Phillips
    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Bob Merrick
    Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    • Nancy Ashford
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • Randolph
    Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush
    • Joyce Phillips
    Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    • Tom Masterson
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Dr. Giraud
    Sara Shane
    Sara Shane
    • Valerie
    Richard H. Cutting
    Richard H. Cutting
    • Dr. Dodge
    Judy Nugent
    Judy Nugent
    • Judy
    Helen Kleeb
    Helen Kleeb
    • Mrs. Eden
    Rudolph Anders
    Rudolph Anders
    • Dr. Fuss
    Fred Nurney
    Fred Nurney
    • Dr. Laradetti
    John Mylong
    John Mylong
    • Dr. Hofer
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • Dr. Allan
    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Mrs. Miller
    Harvey Grant
    • Chris
    Joseph Mell
    Joseph Mell
    • Dan
    • (as Joe Mell)
      • Douglas Sirk
    • Writers
      • Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
      • Robert Blees(screenplay)
      • Wells Root(adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      This film was an early starring role for Rock Hudson, and, according to Jane Wyman, he was very nervous. Some of his scenes had to be reshot thirty or forty times, but Wyman never said a word. Reportedly, years later at a party, Hudson ran into Wyman and said, "You were nice to me when you didn't have to be, and I want you to know that I thank you and love you for it."
    • Goofs
      At the accident scene, as the taxicab door closes, it is seen that there is no damage to it.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Edward Randolph: Once you find the way, you'll be bound. It will obsess you. but believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession.

    • Connections
      Featured in Rock Hudson's Home Movies (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Consolations, S. 172 No. 3 in D flat major - Lento, placido
      Written by Franz Liszt

    User reviews90

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    7/10
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    Douglas Sirk directed a lot of films that capitalized on the melodramas that were highly popular in the fifties. In "Magnificent Obsession" he shows why he was probably the man that was born to direct this film, as well as others of the genre. This is a remake of the film of 1935, which had been a vehicle for Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor.

    Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson seemed to be unlikely candidates for playing a romantic couple in the movies. After all, Ms. Wyman was older than Mr. Hudson and clearly appeared to be in the film. The story, which is based on LLoyd Douglas novel, has a little bit of everything.

    "Magnificent Obsession" proved to be a hit for its stars. In a way, it's easy to see why fans were attracted to it, with its many twists and turns and the impossible love between Helen and Dr. Bob Merrick, the playboy who becomes contrite after he causes the accident that makes Helen blind. Also in the cast the magnificent Agnes Moorehead, who has great moments in the film.
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    • Release date
      • August 7, 1954 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • German
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    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • 1 hour 48 minutes
      • Color

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