Magnificent Obsession

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Douglas Sirk

Original Language

EN

What is Magnificent Obsession about?

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.

Who directed Magnificent Obsession?

Magnificent Obsession was directed by Douglas Sirk.

When was Magnificent Obsession released?

Magnificent Obsession was released on August 7, 1954.

How long is Magnificent Obsession?

Magnificent Obsession has a runtime of 1h 48m.

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