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Obsession
Quick Facts
DirectorBrian De Palma
Runtime1h 39m · PG
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Release1976-08-01
Film

Obsession

1976· PG· 1h 39m· Drama· Mystery· Thriller

A bizarre story of love.

Obsession (1976) unfurls a tale of desire and loss as a prosperous New Orleans entrepreneur fixates on a young woman who mirrors his deceased spouse. The film, a psychological drama, navigates the murky waters of grief and infatuation, where memories blur into reality. Director Billy Graham explores the fine line between admiration and intrusion, questioning the nature of love and the lengths one will go to recapture the past. Set amidst the sultry streets of Louisiana, the narrative weaves a tapestry of longing and deceit, culminating in a climactic confrontation that forces the protagonist to confront the abyss of his own soul.

1976-08-01
Obsession

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew
ScreenplayPaul Schrader
ProducerGeorge Litto
Director of PhotographyVilmos Zsigmond
Original Music ComposerBernard Herrmann
Full cast & crew (20 cast · 28 crew)

Details

Released1976-08-01
Runtime1h 39m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosYellowbird Productions · Columbia Pictures
Budget$1M
Box office$4M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · Italy
Rating6.7/10 · 319 votes
Original languageen

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