Woman Obsessed
“She hated the child whose life stirred within her...because it was part of him whom she loathed and despised...”
Synopsis
After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentment begins to build between the son and his new "step-father" who treats the boy harshly on purpose to prepare him for life on the frontier.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm, John Mantley
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Woman Obsessed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Sydney Boehm, John Mantley
Hugo Friedhofer
William C. Mellor
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Sydney Boehm
Writer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman Obsessed
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What is Woman Obsessed about?
After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentment begins to build between the son and his new "step-father" who treats the boy harshly on purpose to prepare him for life on the frontier.
Who directed Woman Obsessed?
Woman Obsessed was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Woman Obsessed?
The principal cast of Woman Obsessed includes Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols, Dennis Holmes, Theodore Bikel.
When was Woman Obsessed released and how long is it?
Woman Obsessed was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Woman Obsessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woman Obsessed was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Woman Obsessed based on a book or true story?
Woman Obsessed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Mantley".