Obsession
Seen it?1943 | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Revolutionary Road or The Talented Mr. Ripley, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luchino Visconti
- Clara CalamaiGiovanna Bragana
- Massimo GirottiGino Costa
- Dhia CristianiAnita
- Elio MarcuzzoThe Spaniard
- Vittorio DusePolice Officer
- Michele RiccardiniDon Remigio
- Juan de LandaGiuseppe Bragana
- Michele SakaraIl Bambino (uncredited)