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Name: Magnificent Obsession (1954)
Released: 1954-8-7
Cast: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger

Magnificent Obsession (1954)

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1h 47m
1954

88%

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Wealthy playboy Bob Merrick's reckless actions cause tragedy for Helen Phillips. As he seeks redemption by adopting her late husband's philosophy of quiet generosity, Bob grows closer to Helen and secretly supports her through unexpected hardship as he rebuilds his own purpose. Later, his journey toward compassion and renewal shapes a powerful reunion and a life‑changing connection.

Director:

Douglas Sirk

Producer:

Ross Hunter

Writer:

Robert Blees

Cast:

Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger, Gregg Palmer, Paul Cavanagh, Sara Shane, Richard H. Cutting, Judy Nugent, Helen Kleeb, Rudolph Anders, Fred Nurney, John Mylong, Alexander Campbell, Mae Clarke, Harvey Grant, Joe Mell

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

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88%

Reviews

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Cole Smithey

Sirk's rich signature color palate is on full display for a winking adventure in high camp, in Technicolor no less.

Jane Wyman, in the exacting role of Helen Phillips, plays the part heroically with sincerity and restraint, getting sympathy without asking for it. Rock Hudson gives his character life and strength.

...a fairly outrageous premise that's employed to predictably melodramatic effect by Sirk...

No use arguing about this one; every customer evidently considers it either a profound inspirational drama or a rather maudlin soap opera about the golden rule. My own view leans to the latter persuasion...

Jane Wyman earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination, but it's really Rock Hudson (in a star-making performance) who dominates the film.

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Additional Info

Genre:Drama
Release Date:August 7, 1954
Languages:English
Captions:English
Audio Format:
Stereo

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