Magnificent Obsession
- Original title
- Magnificent Obsession
- Year
- 1954
- Running time
- 108 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Robert Blees. Novel: Lloyd C. Douglas
- Cast
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- Jane Wyman
- Rock Hudson
- Barbara Rush
- Agnes Moorehead
- Otto Kruger
- Helen Kleeb
- Paul Cavanagh
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Romance | Remake. Melodrama. Medical. Blindness
- Synopsis
- When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment that's therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns Phillips' secret, to give selflessly and in secret, he tries it in a ham-handed way. The result further alienates Phillips' widow, Helen, with whom Merrick has fallen in love. Merrick's persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life, including going back to medical school, in an attempt to make amends and win her love.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1954: Nominated for Oscar: Best Actress (Jane Wyman)
- Critics' reviews
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"Jane Wyman, in the exacting role of Helen Phillips, plays the part heroically with sincerity and restraint, getting sympathy without asking for it. Rock Hudson gives his character life and strength."
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"It is a sensitive treatment of faith told in terms of moving, human drama which packs emotional impact."
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"An extraordinary film about vision."
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