Obsession(1997)
There Is No Easy Way Out
Obsession Synopsis
Two men become entangled in a torrid love affair with the same woman. Pierre is Miriam's longtime lover. John is desperately searching for clues about his past when he and Miriam have a fateful encounter in a Berlin train station. The allure of forbidden love becomes irresistible, and an intense love triangle is ignited. Who will Miriam choose? Who will walk away? For two men who desperately adore the same woman and for the woman who loves them equally...there is no easy way out.
Obsession (1997) is a drama, thriller, music and romance film directed by Peter Sehr, released on August 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Heike Makatsch, Daniel Craig, Seymour Cassel and Allen Garfield. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sehr
- Writers:
- Peter Sehr, Marie Noëlle
- Producers:
- Wolfgang Esterer, Dagmar Rosenbauer, George Hoffmann
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Micki Meuser
- Production:
- High Speed Films Paris, Multimedia Gesellschaft für Audiovisuelle Information mbH, Hollywood Partners
- Status:
- Released
Obsession (1997) Trailer
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Obsession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heike Makatsch
as Miriam Auerbach
Daniel Craig
as John MacHale
Seymour Cassel
as Jacob Frischmuth
Allen Garfield
as Simon Frischmuth
Marie-Christine Barrault
as Ella Beckmann
Daniel Gélin
as Xavier Favre
Inga Busch
as Ise (Lead singer)
- Katja Ackermann
Katja Ackermann
as Heike
Nick Benedict
as Guy
Lydia Billiet
as Florist in Metro
Anna Böttcher
as Saleswoman
- Hubertus Durek
Hubertus Durek
as Old Man
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sehr, written by Peter Sehr and Marie Noëlle, produced by Wolfgang Esterer, Dagmar Rosenbauer and George Hoffmann.
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Obsession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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Obsession – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Obsession?
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The main cast of Obsession (1997) includes Heike Makatsch, Daniel Craig, Seymour Cassel, Allen Garfield and Marie-Christine Barrault. The film was directed by Peter Sehr. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Obsession released?
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Obsession was released on August 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Obsession worth watching?
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Obsession (1997) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Obsession?
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