Magnificent Obsession
United States • 1954 • 1h 48m
Director
#457Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
Synopsis
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorDouglas Sirk
WriterRobert Blees
CinematographerRussell Metty
ComposerFrank Skinner
EditorMilton Carruth
ProducerRoss Hunter
Cast
Jane Wymanas Helen Phillips
Rock Hudsonas Bob Merrick
Barbara Rushas Joyce Phillips
Agnes Mooreheadas Nancy Ashford