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Magnificent Obsession
The Great Love Story... by the author of "THE ROBE"
The Great Love Story... by the author of "THE ROBE"
Drama, Romance - 1954
Magnificent Obsession
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7.1
88%
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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.
Director:
,
Douglas Sirk
Cast:
,
Otto Kruger
,
Agnes Moorehead
,
Gregg Palmer
,
Rock Hudson
,
Jane Wyman
,
Barbara Rush
,
Paul Cavanagh
,
Richard H. Cutting
,
Sara Shane
,
Judy Nugent

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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
108 min
Release date:
7 Aug 1954
Country:
US
Languages:
German, English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
It is a sensitive treatment of faith told in terms of moving, human drama which packs emotional impact.
– ,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
fresh:
An extraordinary film about vision.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
Primary credit for mooring the picture to an earthly and earthy plane belongs to the two stars.
– Howard Thompson,
New York Times,
8 Aug 2006
fresh:
[Sirk provides] a coolly formal approach to otherwise unwieldy projects.
– Don Druker,
Chicago Reader,
30 Apr 2012
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