Obsession
Seen it?1976 | 99 min | Thriller, Mystery, Drama
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People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 341K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Cliff RobertsonMichael Courtland
- Geneviève BujoldElizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari
- John LithgowRobert Lasalle
- Sylvia Kuumba WilliamsMaid
- Wanda BlackmanAmy Courtland
- J. Patrick McNamaraThird Kidnapper
- Stanley J. ReyesInspector Brie
- Nick KreigerFarber
- Stocker FontelieuDr. Ellman
- Don HoodFerguson