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Magnificent Obsession
This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession
Genres
DramaRomance
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
108 min
Release Date
1954-08-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
119
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jane Wyman
Helen Phillips
Rock Hudson
Bob Merrick
Barbara Rush
Joyce Phillips
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
Fred Nurney
Dr. Laradetti
John Mylong
Dr. Hofer
Alexander Campbell
Dr. Allan
Mae Clarke
Mrs. Miller
Harvey Grant
Chris
Joseph Mell
Dan
Will J. White
State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)
William Leslie
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Greta Ullmann
(uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Observer at Scene (uncredited)
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