Magnificent Obsession ( 1954 )

Magnificent Obsession ( 1954 ) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Oscar Academy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
104 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Biographies
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1954 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Douglas Sirk

Written By:
Lloyd C. Douglas
Robert Blees

Actors:
Jane Wyman ..... Helen Phillips
Rock Hudson ..... Bob Merrick
Agnes Moorehead ..... Nancy Ashford
Otto Kruger ..... Edward Randolph
Barbara Rush ..... Joyce Phillips
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. Emil Hofer
Alexander Campbell ..... Dr. Allan

Synopsis:

When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment that's therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns Phillips' secret, to give selflessly and in secret, he tries it in a ham-handed way. The result further alienates Phillips' widow, Helen, with whom Merrick has fallen in love. Merrick's persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life, including going back to medical school, in an attempt to make amends and win her love.

In this film version of Lloyd C. Douglas' spiritual novel, Rock Hudson plays a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly doctor. The dead man's wife, Jane Wyman, refuses to accept Hudson's apologies. When Wyman is blinded, Hudson decides to "do right" by her anonymously.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 14 January, 2019.