Obsession (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1954, Obsession is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
Who’s in it. Obsession stars Michèle Morgan as Hélène Giovanni, Raf Vallone as Aldo Giovanni, Marthe Mercadier as Arlette Bernardin and Jean Gaven as Alexandre Buisson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Obsession has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obsession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obsession (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Obsession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Obsession worth watching?
- Obsession holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Obsession?
- Obsession stars Michèle Morgan, Raf Vallone, Marthe Mercadier, Jean Gaven and Albert Duvaleix.
- When was Obsession released?
- Obsession was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.