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Obsession

PG19761h 39mBrian De Palma
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 59

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"A bizarre story of love."

A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.

ThrillerMysteryDrama
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Frequently asked questions

What is Obsession (1976) about?

A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.

Who stars in Obsession?

Obsession stars Cliff Robertson (Michael Courtland), Geneviève Bujold (Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari), John Lithgow (Robert Lasalle), Sylvia Kuumba Williams (Maid), Wanda Blackman (Amy Courtland). The film was directed by Brian De Palma.

How long is Obsession?

Obsession has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is Obsession worth watching?

Obsession holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Thriller, Mystery, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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