A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.6 / 100
1976Drama / Mystery / Thriller1h 38m
OBSESSION
“A bizarre story of love.”
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
Above the Line
Brian De Palma·DirectorPaul Schrader·ScreenplayBrian De Palma·StoryVilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyBernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerPaul Hirsch·Editor
Cast
Cliff Robertson·Michael CourtlandGeneviève Bujold·Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra PortinariJohn Lithgow·Robert LasalleSylvia Kuumba Williams·MaidWanda Blackman·Amy CourtlandJ. Patrick McNamara·Third KidnapperStanley J. Reyes·Inspector BrieNick Kreiger·FarberStocker Fontelieu·Dr. EllmanDon Hood·Ferguson
Full Crew(28 credits)
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 5
Brian De Palma·DirectorHannah Scheel·Script SupervisorRachel Griffiths·Script SupervisorWiliam Pool·Assistant DirectorBob Bender·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Paul Schrader·ScreenplayBrian De Palma·StoryPaul Schrader·Story
Camera· 2
Vilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyNick McLean·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Paul Hirsch·EditorDeborah Boldt·Assistant EditorCandace Cruzd·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Bernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerPaul B. Clay·Music EditorDan Sable·Sound Effects EditorDavid M. Ronne·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Jack Senter·Art DirectionFrank Balchus·Costume DesignJerry Wunderlich·Set DecorationFrank L. Brown·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Robert S. Bremson·Executive ProducerHarry N. Blum·ProducerGeorge Litto·ProducerFrank Beetson·Production ManagerRachel Ticotin·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 2
Joe Lombardi·Special EffectsBob Herron·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
73.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
73%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI 219%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Obsession's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#26262B
#8C3326
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Mysterious, Sensual
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic
“A man and a woman are depicted in a close embrace, partially obscured by dark vertical elements resembling a doorway or curtains. The woman's left arm is tied w”
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Key Elements
Red Ribbon
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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