and still the best version. This film was a rip off of the James M Cain book but they were sued after it was made and negatives destroyed. However, the film survives and is actually the best version of his book! Work checking out.
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Reply by RobPatelli
on August 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM
I have seen it and liked it very much. Interesting, I didn't know it was a rip-off. I thought it was a legit version of the book.
Reply by rudely_murray
on May 27, 2019 at 12:42 AM
I enjoyed this in fits and starts but I do much prefer The Postman Always Rings Twice, which I found leaner and more consistently gripping. Ossessione is certainly worth a look, however.
I had no idea that the filmmakers were sued - interesting!
Reply by Steve
on June 4, 2019 at 10:13 PM
Yeah. Apparently the film makers were told to destroy the film after it was made. Luckily it still exists.
Reply by DonGable
on January 31, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Glad we still have the opportunity to watch it today. Thanks for the interesting info, I just stumbled upon this motion picture whilst looking on a list of Italian neorealism. Will definitely watch this one at some point even though I was not the biggest fan of "The Postman Always Rings Twice".