OBSESSION

OSSESSIONE

By Luchino VISCONTI

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Crime - Completed 1943

Adapted from James M Cain's classic novel, Postman Rings Always Twice, Ossession is a dark and provocative drama of sexual tension.

    • Year of production
    • 1943
    • Genres
    • Crime, Drama
    • Countries
    • ITALY
    • Languages
    • ITALIAN
    • Duration
    • 140 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Luchino VISCONTI
    • Writer(s)
    • Luchino VISCONTI, Mario LICATA, Giuseppe DE SANTIS
    • Synopsis
    • Beautiful hotel owner Giovanna is hopelessly drawn to Gino, a handsome drifter. Their passionate affair leads to the murder of Giovanna's boorish husband and collect his hefty insurance premium, but soon the lovers are trapped in a spiral of deception, jealousy, and fate. Can a strong and sensual affair survive the guilt?