Magnificent Obsession

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19541h 48m

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Overview

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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Jane Wyman - Helen Phillips in Magnificent Obsession

Jane Wyman

Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson - Bob Merrick in Magnificent Obsession

Rock Hudson

Bob Merrick

Barbara Rush - Joyce Phillips in Magnificent Obsession

Barbara Rush

Joyce Phillips

Agnes Moorehead - Nancy Ashford in Magnificent Obsession

Agnes Moorehead

Nancy Ashford

Otto Kruger - Edward Randolph in Magnificent Obsession

Otto Kruger

Edward Randolph

Gregg Palmer - Tom Masterson in Magnificent Obsession

Gregg Palmer

Tom Masterson

Paul Cavanagh - Dr. Henry Giraud in Magnificent Obsession

Paul Cavanagh

Dr. Henry Giraud

Sara Shane - Valerie Daniels in Magnificent Obsession

Sara Shane

Valerie Daniels

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Movie Info

Release Date

August 7, 1954

Runtime

1h 48m

Rating

NR

Genres

Drama, Romance

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