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Magnificent Obsession

Magnificent Obsession

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 7, 1954

Runtime

1h 48m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

68%

Original Title

Magnificent Obsession

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Director

Douglas Sirk

Description

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.