

Obsession
1954-10-28 · 100 min · ★ 6.7
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
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- Directors
- Jean Delannoy
- Production companies
- C.E.I.A.P., Les Films Gibé
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michèle MorganHélène Giovanni
Raf ValloneAldo Giovanni
Marthe MercadierArlette Bernardin
Jean GavenAlexandre Buisson
Albert DuvaleixBarnet
Robert DalbanInspecteur Chardin
Louis SeignerL'avocat général
Olivier HussenotLouis Bernardin
Jacques CastelotMe Ritter
Jean TouloutLe président des assises
Dora DollL'entraîneuse
Raphaël PatorniBertrand
Martine AlexisOlga
Albert MichelLe réptionniste de l'hôtel rouennais
Pierre MoncorbierLe secrétaire de Chardin
Jacques Beauvais(uncredited)
Jean-Marie BonLe pensionnaire méridionnal (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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