Obsession (1976) Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated PG | Threatrical Sep 13, 1976 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 38m
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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: Movie
Year: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 98 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Directors: Brian De Palma
Stars: Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams, Wanda Blackman … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 13, 1976
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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