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Magnificent Obsession 107 minutes, USA (1954), U

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A wealthy gadabout decides to make the world a better place to win the heart of the woman he loves

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Douglas Sirk

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Magnificent Obsession: There are films that stretch the boundaries of credibility, and then there are movies that revel in ridiculousness - Magnificent Obsession is one such movie.

To appreciate just how outlandish Douglas Sirk's melodrama is, you need look no further than Robert Blees' screenplay...

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