

Magnificent Obsession
1954-08-07 · 108 min · ★ 6.8
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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- Directors
- Douglas Sirk
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jane WymanHelen Phillips
Rock HudsonBob Merrick
Barbara RushJoyce Phillips
Agnes MooreheadNancy Ashford
Otto KrugerEdward Randolph
Gregg PalmerTom Masterson
Paul CavanaghDr. Henry Giraud
Sara ShaneValerie Daniels
Richard H. CuttingDr. Derwin Dodge
Judy NugentJudy
Helen KleebMrs. Eden
Rudolph AndersDr. Albert Fuss
Fred NurneyDr. Laradetti
John MylongDr. Hofer
Mae ClarkeMrs. Miller
Harvey GrantChris
Joseph MellDan
Will J. WhiteState Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)
William LeslieBar Patron (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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