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Woman Obsessed

“She hated the child whose life stirred within her...because it was part of him whom she loathed and despised...”

★ 6.6(12)19591h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Henry Hathaway
Release date: 1959-05-27
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Woman Obsessed

Woman Obsessed is a 1959 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd and Barbara Nichols. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Woman Obsessed in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentment begins to build between the son and his new "step-father" who treats the boy harshly on purpose to prepare him for life on the frontier.

Cast

Susan Hayward

Mary Sharron

Stephen Boyd

Fred Carter

Barbara Nichols

Mayme Radzevitch

Dennis Holmes

Robbie Sharron

Theodore Bikel

Dr. R. W. Gibbs

Ken Scott

Sergeant Le Moyne

James Philbrook

Henri

Florence MacMichael

Mrs. Bedelia Gibbs

Themes & keywords

widowquicksandflooded river

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Woman Obsessed in South Africa?+

Woman Obsessed is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Woman Obsessed on Netflix?+

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How long is Woman Obsessed?+

Woman Obsessed has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Woman Obsessed?+

Woman Obsessed stars Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols, Dennis Holmes and Theodore Bikel.

When did Woman Obsessed come out?+

Woman Obsessed is a 1959 movie directed by Henry Hathaway.

What genre is Woman Obsessed?+

Woman Obsessed is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Woman Obsessed?+

Woman Obsessed was directed by Henry Hathaway.

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