Magnificent Obsession
“This was the moment unashamed... when this man and this woman felt the first ecstasy of their Magnificent Obsession”
Synopsis
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.
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Magnificent Obsession (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-19
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Blees
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Magnificent Obsession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Robert Blees, Wells Root, Lloyd C. Douglas, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Blees
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Ross Hunter
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnificent Obsession
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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.
Who stars in Magnificent Obsession?
The principal cast of Magnificent Obsession includes Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger.
When was Magnificent Obsession released and how long is it?
Magnificent Obsession was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnificent Obsession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnificent Obsession was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Magnificent Obsession based on a book or true story?
Magnificent Obsession is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lloyd C. Douglas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magnificent Obsession?
Magnificent Obsession holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).