Magnificent Obsession (1954)

Name: Magnificent Obsession
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1954-08-07
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger

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

6.9(148)1h 48mAugust 7, 1954

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.

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Top Cast

Jane Wyman

Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson

Bob Merrick

Barbara Rush

Joyce Phillips

Agnes Moorehead as Nancy Ashford cast photo

DirectorDouglas Sirk

Runtime1h 48m

Release year1954

GenresDrama, Romance

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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Magnificent Obsession Movie Details

Magnificent Obsession is a 1954 Drama, Romance movie. It was directed by Douglas Sirk. The runtime is 1h 48m. 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 of Magnificent Obsession

Magnificent Obsession features Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead. Select a cast member above to explore their MoviesFlux profile and related credits.