Possessed (1947)

7.1Approved108 min

1947 film by Curtis Bernhardt

Possessed is a 1947 American psychological drama directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Joan Crawford, Van Heflin, and Raymond Massey in a tale about an unstable woman's obsession with her ex-lover. The screenplay by Ranald MacDougall and Silvia Richards was based upon a story by Rita Weiman.

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What is Possessed about?
Possessed (1947) — A woman wanders the streets of Los Angeles in some sort of emotional distress. She is also under some delusion as she approaches many men, strangers who she calls "David." Eventually, an ambulance is called, the attendants who take her to the hospital, where she is eventually pla
Is Possessed based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Possessed scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.