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Magnificent Obsession (1954)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Douglas Sirk
  • Profile picture of Jane Wyman
    Helen Phillips Jane Wyman
  • Profile picture of Rock Hudson
    Bob Merrick Rock Hudson
  • Profile picture of Barbara Rush
    Joyce Phillips Barbara Rush
  • Profile picture of Agnes Moorehead
    Nancy Ashford Agnes Moorehead
  • Profile picture of Otto Kruger
    Edward Randolph Otto Kruger
  • Profile picture of Gregg Palmer
    Tom Masterson Gregg Palmer
  • Profile picture of Paul Cavanagh
    Dr. Henry Giraud Paul Cavanagh
  • Profile picture of Sara Shane
    Valerie Daniels Sara Shane

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