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Still from Obsession — Obsession (1976) — Brian De PalmaPhotographed by Vilmos Zsigmond

Brian De Palma

Obsession

Name: Obsession
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1976
Duration: 99 min

English / 1976 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Mystery Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.52/5·31.3K ratings·8.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.

Included in
’70s Thrillers
Position 7
Included in
The New American Cinema (1966–1979)
Position 14
Included in
Neonoir
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorBrian De Palma

WriterPaul Schrader

CinematographerVilmos Zsigmond

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorPaul Hirsch

ProducerHarry N. Blum, George Litto

Cast

Cliff Robertsonas Michael Courtland

Geneviève Bujoldas Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari

John Lithgowas Robert Lasalle

Sylvia Kuumba Williamsas Maid

Wanda Blackmanas Amy Courtland

J. Patrick McNamaraas Third Kidnapper

Stanley J. Reyesas Inspector Brie

Nick Kreigeras Farber

Stocker Fontelieuas Dr. Ellman

Don Hoodas Ferguson

Andrea Esterhazyas D'Annunzio

Thomas Carras Paperboy

Tom Felleghyas Italian Businessman

Nella Simoncini Barbierias Mrs. Portinari

John Creameras Justice of the Peace

Regis Cordicas Newscaster

Loraine Despresas Jane

Clyde Venturaas Ticket Agent

Fain M. Cogroveas Secretary

Robert Harperas Man in Airport (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Sisters1973

Both directed by Brian De Palma

Obsession (1976) | Criteria