Magnificent Obsession (1954)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession
gptkb:The_Magnificent_Obsession
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Robert_F._Boyle
gptkbp:awards Nominated for 1 Academy Award
gptkbp:based_on novel by Lloyd C. Douglas
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
gptkbp:character_appearance gptkb:Edith_Head
gptkbp:character_development Complex character arcs.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Russell_Metty
Recognition for cinematography.
Russell Metty's work.
Sirk's melodramatic style.
gptkbp:color gptkb:Technicolor
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult classic status
Impact on romantic films.
Romantic ideals of the era.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in other media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Representation of 1950s American values.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Douglas_Sirk
Douglas Sirk's style.
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Ellsworth_Hoagland
gptkbp:film_festival Various film festivals.
gptkbp:film_score Frank Skinner's compositions.
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:The_Reckless_Moment
gptkb:Ellsworth_Hoagland
Innovative camera work.
Examined in film studies.
Use of color and lighting.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows
gptkbp:genre romantic drama
gptkbp:has_cameo Cameos by notable actors.
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects 1950s societal norms.
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD and Blu-ray releases.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magnificent Obsession (1954)
gptkbp:influenced Later romantic dramas.
gptkbp:influenced_artists Romantic melodrama.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:temple
gptkbp:inspiration Lloyd C. Douglas's personal experiences.
gptkbp:is_critical_for Studied in film courses.
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Reviewed by prominent critics.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Enduring popularity.
Influence on future filmmakers.
gptkbp:music gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner
gptkbp:narrative_style A wealthy man tries to redeem himself after causing a woman's accident.
gptkbp:notable_appearance Dramatic climax.
gptkbp:notable_film Critically acclaimed.
gptkbp:notable_performance Rock Hudson's portrayal.
gptkbp:notable_quote " Love is a great teacher."
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:television_series
gptkb:1954
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession_(1935)
gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession_(2004)
gptkbp:restoration Restored versions available.
Efforts to preserve the film.
gptkbp:runtime 108 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Lloyd_C._Douglas
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Robert_F._Boyle
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Rock_Hudson
gptkb:Jane_Wyman
gptkbp:themes Exploration of sacrifice.
Redemption and love.
gptkbp:video_output VHS, DVD, Blu-ray.