Woman Obsessed
"She hated the child whose life stirred within her...because it was part of him whom she loathed and despised..."
Originally released in 1959. Woman Obsessed is a drama/romance film. directed by Henry Hathaway.
Starring Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, and Barbara Nichols
Synopsis
After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentment begins to build between the son and his new "step-father" who treats the boy harshly on purpose to prepare him for life on the frontier.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woman Obsessed about?
After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentme...
Who directed Woman Obsessed?
Woman Obsessed was directed by Henry Hathaway.
How long is Woman Obsessed?
Woman Obsessed has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Woman Obsessed released?
Woman Obsessed was released on May 27, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Woman Obsessed?
The main cast of Woman Obsessed includes Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols, Dennis Holmes, Theodore Bikel.