Magnificent Obsession (Blu-ray) (UK Import)

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Starring: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger, Gregg Palmer, Sara Shane, Paul Cavanagh, Judy Nugent, Richard H. Cutting
Contributors: Ross Hunter, Robert Blees, Frank Skinner, Russell Metty
Studio: Criterion Collection
Genre: Classic
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 13 Mar 2023
Originally Issued: 1954
No of Discs: 2
BBFC Cert: (PG) Parental Guidance.
Run Time: 108 minutes

Description

Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman star in this romantic drama directed by Douglas Sirk. Doctors attending an accident in which Bob Merrick (Hudson), a spoilt rich man, has crashed his speedboat through negligence are thus unable to save the life of local physician Dr. Phillips.

Phillips was a kind, giving man who selflessly saved many lives and bettered the lot of many locals. Learning this, Merrick is inspired to take up Phillips' good work in atonement but his initial efforts are clumsy and do more harm than good. As he commits to becoming a doctor, he finds himself falling in love with Dr.

Phillips' widow Helen (Wyman). Barbara Rush and Otto Kruger also star.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Interviews: Robert Blees (writer, 2009); Allison Anders (filmmaker, 2008); Kathryn Bigelow (filmmaker, 2008)
• Commentary: Thomas Doherty (film scholar, 2008)
• Other Documentary: 'From UFA to Hollywood: Douglas Sirk Remembers' (1991)