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GERMANY · 1953

Magnificent Obsession

Douglas Sirk
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Synopsis

Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.

Year1953
CountryGermany
DirectorDouglas Sirk
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