Obsession (1976) Thriller Drama Mystery
Obsession (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.77/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.7/10
Obsession Plot Synopsis:
New Orleans businessman Michael Courtland's life is shattered when his wife and daughter are tragically killed in a botched kidnap rescue attempt. Many years later whilst visiting Italy he meets and falls in love with Sandra Portinari, who bears a striking resemblance to his wife.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.
Tagline: The love story that will scare the life out of you
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Obsession Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 2
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Obsession Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 13, 1976, Blu-ray CE: Jan 15, 2019
Writers: Brian De Palma, Paul Schrader
Producers: Harry N. Blum, Robert S. Bremson, George Litto
Editors: Paul Hirsch
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Obsession (1976) Cast (Click to Expand)
Obsession Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Robertson | ... | Michael Courtland |
| Geneviève Bujold | ... | Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari |
| John Lithgow | ... | Robert Lasalle |
| Sylvia Kuumba Williams | ... | Maid (as Sylvia ''Kuumba'' Williams) |
| Wanda Blackman | ... | Amy Courtland |
| J. Patrick McNamara | ... | Third Kidnapper (as Patrick McNamara) |
| Stanley J. Reyes | ... | Insp. Brie |
| Nick Krieger | ... | Farber |
| Stocker Fontelieu | ... | Dr. Ellman |
| Don Hood | ... | Ferguson |
| Andrea Esterhazy | ... | D''Annunzio |
| Thomas Carr | ... | Paper Boy |
| Tom Felleghy | ... | Italian Businessman |
| Nella Simoncini Barbieri | ... | Mrs. Portinari |
| John Creamer | ... | Justice of the Peace |
| Regis Cordic | ... | Newscaster |
| Loraine Despres | ... | Jane |
| Clyde Ventura | ... | Ticket Agent |
| Fain M. Cogrove | ... | Secretary |
| William Finley | ... | |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Cliff Robertson, as Michael Courtland, passed away at age 88 in Stony Brook, Long Island, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Geneviève Bujold (b. July 1, 1942) – Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: G. Bujold | Genevieve Bujold - John Lithgow (b. October 19, 1945) – Robert Lasalle
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: John Lithcow - Sylvia Kuumba Williams – Maid (as Sylvia ''Kuumba'' Williams)
- Wanda Blackman – Amy Courtland
- J. Patrick McNamara – Third Kidnapper (as Patrick McNamara)
Also known as: J. Patrick MacNamara | Patrick McNamara | J. Patrick Mc Namara - Stanley J. Reyes – Insp. Brie
- Nick Krieger – Farber
- Stocker Fontelieu, as Dr. Ellman, passed away at age 86 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Stocker Fontelieli | C.S. Fontelieu - Don Hood, as Ferguson, passed away at age 62 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius - Andrea Esterhazy, as D''Annunzio, passed away at age 70 in Rome, Italy.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Bondi Esterhazy | Bondy Esterhazy - Thomas Carr – Paper Boy
- Tom Felleghy (b. November 26, 1921) – Italian Businessman
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Tom Felag | Tom Fellegay | Thomas Felleghi | Tommaso Felleghi | Tom Felleghi | T. Felleghy | Thomas Felleghy | Thomas Fellegi | Tom Fellegi | Thomas Fellegy | Tom Fellegy | Tom Fellighi - Nella Simoncini Barbieri – Mrs. Portinari
- John Creamer – Justice of the Peace
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