Dark Obsession (1989): Cast & Box Office
Dark Obsession is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Nick Broomfield, starring Gabriel Byrne as Hugo, Michael Hordern and Ralph Brown. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $336,811 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Nick Broomfield
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Screen Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dark Obsession About?
The premise of Dark Obsession without spoilers.
Hugo Buckton appears to have a perfect life—wealth, a beautiful wife and a devoted son—but behind the façade he is drowning in debt and plagued by jealousy. After a night of drinking, he strikes a woman with his car and, urged by friends, keeps driving. Mysterious letters that reveal details of the crash lead Hugo to suspect he’s being set up.
Dark Obsession Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- sex from behind
- rough sex
- cliff
- murder
- evil wins
- sex scene
- cover up
- police
- hit and run
- yorkshire england
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- london england
- bad guy wins
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- bare chested male
- scene during opening credits
- nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- f word
- live action
- villain as protagonist
- psychological drama
- framed for murder
- getting away with murder
- murder accomplice
- brother murders sister's boyfriend
- patsy
- husband wife sex
- unhappy ending
- aristocratic family
- incest
- independent film
Dark Obsession Cast & Characters
Gabriel Byrne leads the cast as Hugo, with Michael Hordern as Lord Crewne and Ralph Brown as Jack. Directed by Nick Broomfield; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nick Broomfield
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Gabriel Byrne as Hugo -
Michael Hordern as Lord Crewne -
Ralph Brown as Jack -
Douglas Hodge as Jamie
Also Starring in Dark Obsession
· 31 more- Matthew Marsh Raul
- Amanda Donohoe Ginny
- Judy Parfitt Lady Crewne
- Sadie Frost Rebecca
- Ian Carmichael Exeter
- Jay Benedict Joe Dimandino
- Struan Rodger Peter
- Michael Clark Party Guest
- William Hoyland Inspector Orchard
- Edward Burnham John the Gardner
- Peter Allen Party Guest
- Eiji Kusuhara Ewo Nagasaky
- Peter Sands Colonel
- Patrick Field Detective 1
- Ned Lynch Party Guest
- Robin Summers Detective 2
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- Phyllida Hewat Lady Castlemere
- Mandy Curzon Party Guest
- Kristina Overton Party Guest
- Alexander Clempson Edward
- David Delve Alec
- Catherine Livesey Nanny
- Emma Boulting Party Guest
- Karin Charlesworth Party Guest
- Paul Merrick Party Guest
- Mandy Lee James Party Guest
- Noel Hawkins Party Guest
- Clare Anderson Party Guest
- Jerry Baker Party Guest
- Bev Ramsden Party Guest
- Tracey Eddon Party Guest
More from Nick Broomfield
More films directed by Nick Broomfield: Ghosts, Monster in a Box, Driving Me Crazy and Lily Tomlin.
Dark Obsession Box Office
Dark Obsession grossed $336,811 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$336.8K
- US & Canada
- $336.8K
Dark Obsession Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Cuerpo de elite” and “Death and Desire”.
- Also known as
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- Cuerpo de elite
- Death and Desire
- Ciúmes de Morte
- 黑夜情迷
- L'ora del tè
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Dark Obsession FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Dark Obsession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dark Obsession?
Dark Obsession runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Dark Obsession released?
Dark Obsession was released on November 14, 1989.
Who directed Dark Obsession?
Dark Obsession was directed by Nick Broomfield.
More films by Nick Broomfield Who is in the cast of Dark Obsession?
Dark Obsession stars Gabriel Byrne as Hugo, Michael Hordern as Lord Crewne and Ralph Brown as Jack, among 35 credited actors.
How much did Dark Obsession make at the box office?
Dark Obsession grossed $336,811 worldwide.
Does Dark Obsession have a post-credit scene?
No. Dark Obsession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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