Obsession

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Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.

Released: Oct 28, 1954

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Michèle Morgan

Hélène Giovanni

Raf Vallone

Aldo Giovanni

Marthe Mercadier

Arlette Bernardin

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