By Love Possessed (1961)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 55min
- Drama, Mystery
- 23 Nov 1961 (Mexico)
- Movie
Neurotic woman engages in an affair with the law partner of her impotent husband.
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| Lana Turner | ... |
Marjorie Penrose
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| Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | ... |
Arthur Winner
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| Jason Robards | ... |
Julius Penrose
(as Jason Robards Jr.)
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| George Hamilton | ... |
Warren Winner
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| Susan Kohner | ... |
Helen Detweiler
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| Thomas Mitchell | ... |
Noah Tuttle
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| Everett Sloane | ... |
Dr. Reggie Shaw
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| Yvonne Craig | ... |
Veronica Kovacs
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| Gilbert Green | ... |
Mr. Woolf
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| Frank Maxwell | ... |
Jerry Brophy
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| Carroll O'Connor | ... |
Bernie Breck
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| Jean Willes | ... |
Junie McCarthy
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| Barbara Bel Geddes | ... |
Clarissa Winner
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| Claire Carleton | ... |
Mrs. Kovacs (uncredited)
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| Harry Holcombe | ... |
Dr. Trowbridge - Pastor (uncredited)
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| George Holmes | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Mari Lynn | ... |
Sydney (uncredited)
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| Robert Malcolm | ... |
Charles - Men's Room Attendant (uncredited)
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| Lester Matthews | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Sturges | ||
Written by
| Charles Schnee | ... | (screenplay) (as John Dennis) |
| James Gould Cozzens | ... | (novel "By Love Possessed") |
| Ketti Frings | ... | (screenplay revision) (uncredited) |
| Isobel Lennart | ... | (adaptation) (uncredited) |
| William Roberts | ... | (adaptation) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Walter Mirisch | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Russell Metty | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ferris Webster | ||
Art Direction by
| Malcolm Brown | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward G. Boyle | ||
Costume Design by
| Bill Thomas | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Del Armstrong | ... | makeup artist |
| Layne Britton | ... | makeup artist |
| Gale McGarry | ... | hair dresser |
| Helen Young | ... | hair dresser |
Production Management
| William A. Calihan Jr. | ... | production manager (as William A. Calihan) |
| Allen K. Wood | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sam Nelson | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jack Carter | ... | property |
Sound Department
| Franklin Hansen | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shirley Brewton | ... | wardrobe |
| Bill Thomas | ... | wardrobe designer: Miss Turner |
| Opal Vils | ... | wardrobe |
| Ed Ware | ... | wardrobe (as Edward L. Ware) |
Script and Continuity Department
| John Franco | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Corporation (in association with)
- Seven Arts Productions
- Miral Productions
Distributors
- United Artists (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1961) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1961) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- CBS (1966) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Other Companies
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color)
Storyline
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| Taglines | ALL OF THEM WERE BY LOVE POSSESSED! The bold best-seller that sent a fever through America now fires the screen! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Interviewed a few years later, Jason Robards claimed that this was "the worst film ever made." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Starting a Whole New Life (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | By Love Possessed See more » |
| Quotes |
Marjorie Penrose:
You made me feel like I was an animal... before I knew I *was* one. See more » |