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Obsession

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
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Geneviève Bujold and Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
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  • Drama
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A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
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  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Brian De Palma(story by)
    • Paul Schrader(story by)
  • Stars
    • Cliff Robertson
    • Geneviève Bujold
    • John Lithgow
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Brian De Palma(story by)
    • Paul Schrader(story by)
  • Stars
    • Cliff Robertson
    • Geneviève Bujold
    • John Lithgow
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 82User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Trailer
    Trailer 1:36
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    Photos54

    Geneviève Bujold in Obsession (1976)
    Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold, Wanda Blackman, and Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold, Wanda Blackman, and Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold and Wanda Blackman in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold and Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold in Obsession (1976)
    John Lithgow in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold in Obsession (1976)
    Cliff Robertson in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold in Obsession (1976)
    Geneviève Bujold in Obsession (1976)

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    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Michael…
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Elizabeth(Michael's wife)…
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Robert…
    Sylvia Kuumba Williams
    • Maid
    • (as Sylvia 'Kuumba' Williams)
    Wanda Blackman
    • Amy…
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Third Kidnapper
    • (as Patrick McNamara)
    Stanley J. Reyes
    • Insp. Brie
    Nick Krieger
    • Farber
    Stocker Fontelieu
    • Dr. Ellman
    Don Hood
    Don Hood
    • Ferguson
    Andrea Esterhazy
    Andrea Esterhazy
    • D'Annunzio
    Thomas Carr
    • Paper Boy
    Tom Felleghy
    • Italian Businessman
    Nella Simoncini Barbieri
    • Mrs. Portinari
    John Creamer
    • Justice of the Peace
    Regis Cordic
    Regis Cordic
    • Newscaster
    Loraine Despres
    Loraine Despres
    • Jane
    Clyde Ventura
    • Ticket Agent
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Brian De Palma(story by)
      • Paul Schrader(story by) (screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Composer Bernard Herrmann became infatuated with Geneviève Bujold after seeing her performance in an early cut of "Obsession". His feelings were heightened by Bujold's surprise visit to the soundtrack recording sessions in London in July 1975, the only time the two met in person. Herrmann's friend Charles Gerhardt recalled, "As she spoke to Benny in a heavy French accent I could tell he was about to get the hanky out. She told him of all the trouble she'd had with Cliff Robertson because he spent all his time in makeup and didn't make their love scenes meaningful. She said, 'Mr. Herrmann, he wouldn't make love to me - but you made love to me with your music'. And Benny started to cry. He would tell that story over and over at dinner, and start crying again every time". After Herrmann's death five months later, his widow found a photo of Bujold in his wallet.
    • Goofs
      With exception of old cars, nothing in flashbacks to 1959 (hair, clothes, etc.) to remotely indicate that scenes weren't set in mid Seventies.
    • Quotes

      Robert Lasalle: [Michael has pointed out Sandra to him] Oh my God...

    • Crazy credits
      The film has no end credits, other than the words "The End" in the final frame.
    • Connections
      Featured in 'Obsession' Revisited (2001)

    User reviews82

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    Top review
    8/10
    **** out of ****
    Underrated masterpiece by De Palma was basically disregarded due comparisons to "Vertigo". Sure, the basic premise is the same, but De Palma takes it in a totally different direction. Technically, this is among his best works, with the beautiful camerawork complimenting a haunting, disturbing story. The story takes it's time, and while the slow pace may bother some viewers, patient viewers will realize that it works to draw them in. By the time it is over, it feels like you have just come out of a trance.
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    • kyle_c
    • Nov 17, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1976 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Deja Vu
    • Filming locations
      • Pontchartrain Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Yellowbird Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,400,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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