Bibliograph

Magnificent obsession., Universal International presents ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, Widescreen

Type

Label

Magnificent obsession., Universal International presents ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, Widescreen

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Magnificent obsession.

Oclc number

270770163

Responsibility statement

Universal International presents ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; 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

resource.version

Widescreen

Classification