Obsession
Synopsis
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
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Michèle Morgan
Hélène Giovanni
Raf Vallone
Aldo Giovanni
Marthe Mercadier
Arlette Bernardin
Jean Gaven
Alexandre Buisson
Albert Duvaleix
Barnet
Robert Dalban
Inspecteur Chardin
Louis Seigner
L'avocat général
Olivier Hussenot
Louis Bernardin
Jacques Castelot
Me Ritter
Jean Toulout
Le président des assises
Dora Doll
L'entraîneuse
Raphaël Patorni
Bertrand
Martine Alexis
Olga
Albert Michel
Le réptionniste de l'hôtel rouennais
Pierre Moncorbier
Le secrétaire de Chardin
Aimée Fontenay
La chanteuse au trapèze
Yves Rozec
Trapéziste
Jacques Beauvais
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Blondin, Jean Delannoy, Roland Laudenbach, Gian Luigi Rondi, Cornell Woolrich
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Obsession
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- C.E.I.A.P., Les Films Gibé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Antoine Blondin, Jean Delannoy, Roland Laudenbach, Gian Luigi Rondi, Cornell Woolrich
Paul Misraki
Pierre Montazel
James Cuenet
Henry Deutschmeister
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Antoine Blondin
Writer
Jean Delannoy
Writer
Roland Laudenbach
Writer
Gian Luigi Rondi
Writer
Henry Deutschmeister
Producer
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Pierre Montazel
Director of Photography
James Cuenet
Editor
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Germaine Lecomte
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obsession
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Obsession about?
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
Who directed Obsession?
Obsession was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Obsession?
The principal cast of Obsession includes Michèle Morgan, Raf Vallone, Marthe Mercadier, Jean Gaven, Albert Duvaleix.
When was Obsession released and how long is it?
Obsession was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Obsession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Obsession was composed by Paul Misraki.