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7 August 1954 (USA) moreTagline:
THE STORY OF A WOMAN'S NEED FOR A MAN that will become one of the great emotional thrills of your lifetime!Plot:
When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
In Links (From FilmExperience. 27 March 2009, 8:43 PM, PDT)
Dellamorte reviews the Magnificent Obsession Criterion DVD -- Extreme is a Nice Way of Putting it
(From Collider.com. 4 February 2009)
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Tissues required! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jane Wyman | ... | Helen Phillips | |
| Rock Hudson | ... | Bob Merrick | |
| Barbara Rush | ... | Joyce Phillips | |
| Agnes Moorehead | ... | Nancy Ashford | |
| Otto Kruger | ... | Edward Randolph | |
| Gregg Palmer | ... | Tom Masterson | |
| Sara Shane | ... | Valerie Daniels | |
| Paul Cavanagh | ... | Dr. Henry Giraud | |
| Judy Nugent | ... | Judy | |
| Richard H. Cutting | ... | Dr. Derwin Dodge | |
| Robert Williams | ... | State Police Sergeant Burnham (as Robert B. Williams) | |
| Will J. White | ... | State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (as Will White) | |
| Helen Kleeb | ... | Mrs. Eden | |
| Rudolph Anders | ... | Dr. Albert Fuss | |
| Fred Nurney | ... | Dr. Laradetti |
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108 minCountry:
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2.00 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
UK:U | Australia:PG | Finland:S | USA:Approved (PCA #16853, General Audience) | West Germany:12 | Sweden:BtlFun Stuff
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Jeff Chandler turned down the role of Bob Merrick because he thought the story was too "soppy". moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): The recently-blinded Helen Phillips (Jane Wyman) praises her friend for not becoming short-tempered with her and her new disabilities. "I'd have thrown me in the drink, if I were me." ... Should be, "......if I were YOU." moreQuotes:
[first lines]Valerie: Bob! Bob, take it easy!
Dr. Bob Merrick: Easy? Where's that get ya?
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Douglas Sirk directed a lot of films that capitalized on the melodramas that were highly popular in the fifties. In "Magnificent Obsession" he shows why he was probably the man that was born to direct this film, as well as others of the genre. This is a remake of the film of 1935, which had been a vehicle for Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor.
Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson seemed to be unlikely candidates for playing a romantic couple in the movies. After all, Ms. Wyman was older than Mr. Hudson and clearly appeared to be in the film. The story, which is based on LLoyd Douglas novel, has a little bit of everything.
"Magnificent Obsession" proved to be a hit for its stars. In a way, it's easy to see why fans were attracted to it, with its many twists and turns and the impossible love between Helen and Dr. Bob Merrick, the playboy who becomes contrite after he causes the accident that makes Helen blind. Also in the cast the magnificent Agnes Moorehead, who has great moments in the film.