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Obsession

1949-08-03 · 96 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime

A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
Independent Sovereign Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert NewtonRobert NewtonDr. Clive Riordan
Phil BrownPhil BrownBill Kronin
Sally GraySally GrayStorm Riordan
Naunton WayneNaunton WayneSupt. Finsbury
James HarcourtJames HarcourtAitkin (butler)
Betty CooperBetty CooperMiss Stevens (receptionist)
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesThe Colonel, blustery club member
Ronald AdamRonald AdamTalkative, balding club member
Roddy HughesBespectacled third club member, from Whitehall
Olga LindoOlga LindoMrs. Humphries
Stanley BakerStanley BakerPoliceman at Garage
Russell WatersRussell WatersDetective at Garage
Michael BalfourMichael BalfourAmerican Sailor Promoting Book
Sam KyddSam KyddClub steward
Ernest ClarkErnest Clark
Lyonel WattsClub Member

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