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Magnificent Obsession
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Magnificent Obsession

Sat, Aug 7, 1954
  • Drama
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Jul 15, 1954Cleveland, Ohio
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 1, 1954
DE
  • In CinemasSat, Jun 19, 1954Berlin Film Festival
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jane Wyman
    Jane Wyman
    as Helen Phillips
  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    as Bob Merrick
  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush
    as Joyce Phillips
  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    as Nancy Ashford
  • Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    as Edward Randolph
  • Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    as Tom Masterson
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