By Love Possessed
“He Was But Half a Man... She Was a Whole Woman!”
Synopsis
An unhappily married woman engages in an affair with her husband's law partner.
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By Love Possessed (1961) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-17
Top Cast
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Lana Turner
Marjorie Penrose
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Arthur Winner
Jason Robards
Julius Penrose
George Hamilton
Warren Winner
Susan Kohner
Helen Detweiler
Thomas Mitchell
Noah Tuttle
Everett Sloane
Dr. Reggie Shaw
Yvonne Craig
Veronica Kovacs
Gilbert Green
Woolf
Claire Carleton
Mrs. Kovacs
Frank Maxwell
Jerry Brophy
Carroll O'Connor
Bernie Breck
Jean Willes
Junie McCarthy
Barbara Bel Geddes
Clarissa Winner
Claire Carleton
Mrs. Kovacs (uncredited)
Harry Holcombe
Dr. Trowbridge (uncredited)
Robert Malcolm
Charles (uncredited)
Lester Matthews
Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Schnee
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- By Love Possessed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, Seven Arts Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Charles Schnee
Elmer Bernstein
Russell Metty
Ferris Webster
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Charles Schnee
Screenplay
Ferris Webster
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About By Love Possessed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By Love Possessed about?
An unhappily married woman engages in an affair with her husband's law partner.
Who directed By Love Possessed?
By Love Possessed was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in By Love Possessed?
The principal cast of By Love Possessed includes Lana Turner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jason Robards, George Hamilton, Susan Kohner.
When was By Love Possessed released and how long is it?
By Love Possessed was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for By Love Possessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By Love Possessed was composed by Elmer Bernstein.