Magnificent Obsession
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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HD
Drama, Romance
1954
108 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Magnificent Obsession
- Duration : 108 min
- Languages : English, German
- Writers : Lloyd C. Douglas (novel), Robert Blees (screenplay), Wells Root (adaptation), Sarah Y. Mason (based upon the screenplay by), Victor Heerman (based upon the screenplay by)
- Directors : Douglas Sirk min
- Imdb : 7.1 (3851 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.7 (1027 votes)
- Actors : Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger
Movie Storyline
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.