Obsession
"A bizarre story of love."
Originally released in 1976. Obsession is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, and John Lithgow
Synopsis
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (309 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cliff Robertson
as Michael Courtland
Geneviève Bujold
as Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari
John Lithgow
as Robert Lasalle
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
as Maid
Wanda Blackman
as Amy Courtland
J. Patrick McNamara
as Third Kidnapper
Stanley J. Reyes
as Inspector Brie
Nick Kreiger
as Farber
Stocker Fontelieu
as Dr. Ellman
Don Hood
as Ferguson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,400,000
- Revenue
- $4,468,000
Production Companies
- Yellowbird Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obsession about?
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
Who directed Obsession?
Obsession was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Obsession?
Obsession has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Obsession released?
Obsession was released on August 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Obsession?
The main cast of Obsession includes Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams, Wanda Blackman.
Is Obsession worth watching?
Obsession has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 309 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.