Bibliograph

Magnificent obsession, [presented by] Universal International Pictures ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Herman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk

Type

Label

Magnificent obsession, [presented by] Universal International Pictures ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Herman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Magnificent obsession

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

270770163

Responsibility statement

[presented by] Universal International Pictures ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Herman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk

Runtime

108

Series statement

The Criterion collection, 457

Summary

Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from a rescue team. They have to use the town's only resuscitator. At that same moment the beloved, local doctor has a heart attack and dies while waiting for the life-saving device. When Bob learns about the doctor's secret - to give selflessley and in secret - he decides to give it a try. He alienates the doctor's widow, Helen, with whom Bob has now fallen in love. His persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification