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Where was Obsession filmed?

1978 film, directed by Brian De Palma.

  • New Orleans

The story is set in Florence, about 5,329 miles (8,577 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Florence
Filmed in
New Orleans
Distance
About 5,329 miles (8,577 km) between Florence and the nearest filming location.
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About Obsession

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Released
1978
Director
Brian De Palma
Cast
Cliff RobertsonGeneviève BujoldJohn LithgowTom FelleghyStocker FontelieuAndrea EsterhazyRegis Cordic
Genre
MysteryDramaThrillerNeo-noirCrime Thriller
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

In 1959, Michael Courtland, a New Orleans real estate developer, has his life shattered when his wife Elizabeth and daughter Amy are abducted.

Courtland blames himself for his family's passing.

The already slightly unhinged Courtland begins to court Sandra and subtly attempts to transform her into Elizabeth's duplicate.

Famous lines from Obsession

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • No, no.Ian
  • Way too much.Ian
  • No, it’s okay.Diner server
  • I’ll try that.Bear
  • I I’m so sorry.Bear

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