Ossessione
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
Obsession (1943) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Luchino Visconti, released on May 16, 1943 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani and Elio Marcuzzo. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 276 ratings.
Clara Calamai
as Giovanna Bragana
Massimo Girotti
as Gino Costa
Dhia Cristiani
as Anita
Elio Marcuzzo
as The Spaniard
Vittorio Duse
as Police Officer
Michele Riccardini
as Don Remigio
Juan de Landa
as Giuseppe Bragana
Michele Sakara
as Il Bambino (uncredited)
Directed by Luchino Visconti, written by Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe De Santis and Mario Alicata, produced by Libero Solaroli.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 276 ratings.
So much of this adaptation of James Cain's "Postman Always Rings Twice" novel depends on it's stunningly intimate, almost adulatory, photography and on that score this really does not disappoint. "Giovanna" (Clara Calamai) is trapped in a loveless marriage with the older, drunken and thuggish "Giuseppe" (Juan de Landa) when the drifter "Gino" (Massimo Girotti) happens by. He's a jack of all trades and they can use…
Reviewed on January 19, 2025
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The main cast of Obsession (1943) includes Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani, Elio Marcuzzo and Vittorio Duse. The film was directed by Luchino Visconti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Obsession was released on May 16, 1943 and runs for 2h 20m.
Obsession (1943) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 276 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
