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Dark Obsession

Original title: Diamond Skulls
  • 1989
  • NC-17
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
368
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Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)
DramaThriller

A group of young British guardsmen have to cover up a hit and run incident that occurred at the end of a night of drunken revelry.A group of young British guardsmen have to cover up a hit and run incident that occurred at the end of a night of drunken revelry.A group of young British guardsmen have to cover up a hit and run incident that occurred at the end of a night of drunken revelry.

  • Director
    • Nick Broomfield
  • Writers
    • Nick Broomfield
    • Tim Rose Price
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Amanda Donohoe
    • Struan Rodger
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    368
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Broomfield
    • Writers
      • Nick Broomfield
      • Tim Rose Price
    • Stars
      • Gabriel Byrne
      • Amanda Donohoe
      • Struan Rodger
    • 7User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)
    Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)
    Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)
    Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)
    Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohoe in Dark Obsession (1989)

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      • Tim Rose Price
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In this movie Amanda Donohoe was faced with the added pressure of simulate sexual intercourse with another actor in front of director Nick Broomfield, with whom she was developing a romantic relationship. "I left the filming of that scene until the end of shooting," said Broomfield in reference to the controversial sex scene between Donohoe and Gabriel Byrne. "But I actually enjoyed those scenes. I made sure to create a good relaxed feeling on the set."
    • Alternate versions
      Edited, R-rated version available on video.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves/Straight Out of Brooklyn/Dark Obsession/Bright Angel (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto No. 6 in G
      (uncredited)

      Music by Antonio Vivaldi

    User reviews7

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    8/10
    Gabriel Byrne
    OK, the film is uncomfortable and a bit basic, but anyone who loves and I mean loves Gabriel Byrne, will really want to watch this movie. Lots of very moody shots of him doing what he does best and thats looking dark, Irish and quite lovely. A bit of a strange plot, but he stands out in his film.

    Amanda Donoghue is excellent, and the back drop of London and the English country side is an important part to the film.

    You don't actually identify with anyone to like in this film, however as previously mentioned if you are an avid 'Gabriel' watcher, then this one is for you.
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    • maeveahunt
    • Feb 18, 2010

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death and Desire
    • Filming locations
      • Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England, UK(Crewne Hall)
    • Production companies
      • Film Four International
      • British Screen Productions
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $336,811
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,001
      • Jun 9, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $336,811
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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