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Magnificent Obsession (1954)

★ 7.0Approved104 minDirector: Douglas Sirk

1954 film by Douglas Sirk

Magnificent Obsession is a 1954 American melodrama film directed by Douglas Sirk and starring Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, and Barbara Rush. It is a remake of the 1935 film, starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor. Both film versions are adapted from the 1929 novel Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas.

Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the Greek legend of Alcestis.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Magnificent Obsession about?
Magnificent Obsession (1954) — 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 Philli
Is Magnificent Obsession based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Magnificent Obsession scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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