Summary
By Love Possessed is an American film first released in 1961,
directed by John Sturges.
The film is based on a novel by James Gould Cozzens and stars Lana Turner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jason Robards, George Hamilton and Susan Kohner.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: John Sturges
- Script: James Gould Cozzens (novel), Charles Schnee
- Photo: Russell Metty
- Music: Elmer Bernstein
- Cast: Lana Turner (Marjorie Penrose), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (Arthur Winner), Jason Robards (Julius Penrose), George Hamilton (Warren Winner), Susan Kohner (Helen Detweiler), Thomas Mitchell (Noah Tuttle), Everett Sloane (Dr. Reggie Shaw), Yvonne Craig (Veronica Kovacs), Gilbert Green (Mr. Woolf), Frank Maxwell (Jerry Brophy), Carroll O’Connor (Bernie Breck), Jean Willes (Junie McCarthy), Barbara Bel Geddes (Clarissa Winner), Claire Carleton (Mrs. Kovacs), Harry Holcombe (Dr. Trowbridge – Pastor), Lester Matthews (Man at Club)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 115 min
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