Magnificent Obsession

19541954
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 48min

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.

Director
- Douglas Sirk
Writers
- Lloyd C. Douglas(novel)
- Robert Blees(screenplay)
- Wells Root(adaptation)
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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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All That Heaven Allows

7.6

All That Heaven Allows

Written on the Wind

7.4

Written on the Wind

The Tarnished Angels

7.1

The Tarnished Angels

A Time to Love and a Time to Die

7.7

A Time to Love and a Time to Die

There's Always Tomorrow

7.5

There's Always Tomorrow

Imitation of Life

7.8

Imitation of Life

Magnificent Obsession

6.8

Magnificent Obsession

Has Anybody Seen My Gal

7.1

Has Anybody Seen My Gal

All I Desire

7.1

Interlude

6.2

Captain Lightfoot

6.2

Captain Lightfoot

Never Say Goodbye

6.2

Never Say Goodbye

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

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

Top review

5/10

Overblown romantic nonsense

Predictably glossy (and shallow) Douglas Sirk remake of the 1935 film about a carefree playboy and a stolid widow brought together by chance and separated by tragedy--can he overcome the odds and make a happy ending for them both? Overblown romance elongated by foolishness, and everyone acting childishly. It's occasionally laughable yet nearly salvaged by a super-slick 1950s production-design that reeks of money. Performances by Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson (reunited the next year for Sirk's "All That Heaven Allows") are tolerable but do not set off cinematic sparks. A sudser for female audiences of the time, this now looks rather silly. ** from ****

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Jan 7, 2003

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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Runtime
- 1h 48min
Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1

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