Obsession(1949)
Hidden love! Hidden hate! Hidden fear!
A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Movie: Obsession
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Clive Riordan
Bill Kronin
Storm Riordan
Supt. Finsbury
Aitkin (butler)
Miss Stevens (receptionist)
The Colonel, blustery club member
Talkative, balding club member
Mrs. Humphries
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A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Release Date
1949-08-03
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6.83
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
Hidden love! Hidden hate! Hidden fear!
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