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Magnificent Obsession

  • 19541954
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
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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  • Drama
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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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6.8K
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  • Director
    • Douglas Sirk
  • Writers
    • Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
    • Robert Blees(screenplay)
    • Wells Root(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Jane Wyman
    • Rock Hudson
    • Agnes Moorehead
Top credits
  • Director
    • 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
    • 89User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    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 Phillipsas Helen Phillips
    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Bob Merrickas Bob Merrick
    Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    • Nancy Ashfordas Nancy Ashford
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • Randolphas Randolph
    Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush
    • Joyce Phillipsas Joyce Phillips
    Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    • Tom Mastersonas Tom Masterson
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Dr. Giraudas Dr. Giraud
    Sara Shane
    Sara Shane
    • Valerieas Valerie
    Richard H. Cutting
    Richard H. Cutting
    • Dr. Dodgeas Dr. Dodge
    Judy Nugent
    Judy Nugent
    • Judyas Judy
    Helen Kleeb
    Helen Kleeb
    • Mrs. Edenas Mrs. Eden
    Rudolph Anders
    Rudolph Anders
    • Dr. Fussas Dr. Fuss
    Fred Nurney
    Fred Nurney
    • Dr. Laradettias Dr. Laradetti
    John Mylong
    John Mylong
    • Dr. Hoferas Dr. Hofer
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • Dr. Allanas Dr. Allan
    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Mrs. Milleras Mrs. Miller
    Harvey Grant
    • Chrisas Chris
    Joseph Mell
    Joseph Mell
    • Danas Dan
    • (as Joe Mell)
    • Director
      • Douglas Sirk
    • Writers
      • Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
      • Robert Blees(screenplay)
      • Wells Root(adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment that's therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns Phillips' secret, to give selflessly and in secret, he tries it in a ham-handed way. The result further alienates Phillips' widow, Helen, with whom Merrick has fallen in love. Merrick's persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life, including going back to medical school, in an attempt to make amends and win her love. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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    • Taglines
      • THE STORY OF A WOMAN'S NEED FOR A MAN that will become one of the great emotional thrills of your lifetime!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jeff Chandler turned down the role of Bob Merrick because he thought the story was too "soppy".
    • 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 reviews89

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    Top review
    5/10
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    Jane Wyman is stiff and motionless both before and after becoming blind. She reacts to bad news as though someone has just told her the morning paper has been mislaid. She seems so much older than Rock Hudson that the love interest between them is unbelievable and seems silly. I thought she seems old enough to be his mother. Why do blind people in movies not recognize the voice of someone known prior to blindness? This also makes the story unbelievable. There is much music, mostly Chopin, in the background (coming to the foreground frequently). Rock Hudson's car is one of the most interesting items in this movie. A blind person would surely recognize the sound, smell, feel of a car like this! Based on this car and Hudson's valiant work to carry this movie, I give this a 5 star rating.
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    • Release date
      • August 7, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Velicanstvena opsesija
    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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