Obsession (1954): Cast
Obsession is a 1954 crime drama directed by Jean Delannoy, starring Michèle Morgan as Hélène Giovanni, Raf Vallone and Jean Gaven. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- C.E.I.A.P.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Obsession About?
The premise of Obsession without spoilers.
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni perform together as a trapeze duo in the circus and are also a couple. When Aldo is sidelined by an injury, his former partner Alexandre steps in. Tensions flare, and the next day Alexandre is found dead. Hélène is convinced Aldo killed Alexandre and starts investigating, uncovering dangerous secrets in their high‑wire world.
Obsession Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- man
- foreign language adaptation
- based on short story
Obsession Cast & Characters
Michèle Morgan leads the cast as Hélène Giovanni, with Raf Vallone as Aldo Giovanni and Jean Gaven as Alexandre Buisson. Directed by Jean Delannoy; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Delannoy
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Michèle Morgan as Hélène Giovanni -
Raf Vallone as Aldo Giovanni - Jean Gaven as Alexandre Buisson
- Robert Dalban as Inspecteur Chardin
Also Starring in Obsession
· 30 more- Albert Michel Le réptionniste de l'hôtel rouennais
- Louis Seigner L'avocat général
- Paul Demange Le barman (uncredited)
- Dora Doll L'entraîneuse
- Jacques Castelot Me Ritter
- Robert Seller Le caissier (uncredited)
- Olivier Hussenot Louis Bernardin
- Sylvain Lévignac Un garçon de piste (uncredited)
- Pierre Duncan Le videur de l'Escurial (uncredited)
- Robert Vattier Le directeur de l'hôtel (uncredited)
- Raphaël Patorni Bertrand
- Pierre Moncorbier Le secrétaire de Chardin
- Marthe Mercadier Arlette Bernardin
- Gil Delamare Un homme de l'Escurial (uncredited)
- Albert Duvaleix Barnet
- Jean Toulout Le président des assises
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- Jimmy Perrys Marco - le clown (uncredited)
- Yette Lucas Mme Brisset la concierge (uncredited)
- Robert Mercier Le bistrot (uncredited)
- Jacques Beauvais
- Jean-Marie Bon Le pensionnaire méridionnal (uncredited)
- Micheline Gary Irène (uncredited)
- Martine Alexis Olga
- René Bourbon Le gros pensionnaire (uncredited)
- Jacques Moulières Enfant Bernardin (uncredited)
- Chantal de Rieux
- Ernest Varial
- Aimée Fontenay La chanteuse au trapèze
- Yves Rozec Trapéziste
- Roland Catalano Trapèze (uncredited)
More from Jean Delannoy
More films directed by Jean Delannoy: Mary of Nazareth, Bernadette, Only the Cool and Action Man.
Cars in Obsession
6 cars on screen, including the 1950 Studebaker Champion and the 1948 Citroën 11 BL.
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1950 Studebaker Champion Important role -
1948 Citroën 11 BL Minor role -
1953 Citroën 11 BL Minor role -
1950 Berliet GLC 6 Background role
Obsession Also Known As
Also known as “Menschen am Trapez”.
- Also known as
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- Menschen am Trapez
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Obsession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Obsession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Obsession?
Obsession runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Obsession released?
Obsession was released on October 28, 1954.
Who directed Obsession?
Obsession was directed by Jean Delannoy.
More films by Jean Delannoy Who is in the cast of Obsession?
Obsession stars Michèle Morgan as Hélène Giovanni, Raf Vallone as Aldo Giovanni and Jean Gaven as Alexandre Buisson, among 34 credited actors.
Does Obsession have a post-credit scene?
No. Obsession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Obsession in?
The original language of Obsession is French.
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