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Obsession(1976)
Status: Released
Date: 1976-08-01
66%
300 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
A bizarre story of love.
Overview:
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,400,000.00
Revenue: $4,468,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Yellowbird Productions
Movie: Obsession
Top 10 Billed Cast
Cliff Robertson
Michael Courtland
Geneviève Bujold
Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari
John Lithgow
Robert Lasalle
J. Patrick McNamara
Third Kidnapper
Stocker Fontelieu
Dr. Ellman
Don Hood
Ferguson
Video Trailer Obsession
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
ABC Friday Night Movie promo Obsession 1979
Bonus Clip: Producer George Litto Discusses The Casting Of The Film
Mark Kermode reviews Obsession (1976) | BFI Player
Ransom Note
All 5 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
ABC Friday Night Movie promo Obsession 1979 - Teaser
Bonus Clip: Producer George Litto Discusses The Casting Of The Film - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews Obsession (1976) | BFI Player - Featurette
Ransom Note - Clip
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