By Love Possessed
1961, English. Directed by John Sturges.
He Was But Half a Man... She Was a Whole Woman!
An unhappily married woman engages in an affair with her husband's law partner.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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By Love Possessed is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- John SturgesDirector
- Lana TurnerMarjorie Penrose
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Arthur Winner
- Jason RobardsJulius Penrose
- George HamiltonWarren Winner
- Susan KohnerHelen Detweiler
- Thomas MitchellNoah Tuttle
- Everett SloaneDr. Reggie Shaw
- Yvonne CraigVeronica Kovacs
- Gilbert GreenWoolf
- Claire CarletonMrs. Kovacs
- Frank MaxwellJerry Brophy
- Carroll O'ConnorBernie Breck
Details
- Released
- 19 July 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Schnee
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What By Love Possessed is based on
By Love Possessed is based on By Love Possessed (1957) by James Gould Cozzens, published by Harcourt.
1957
By Love Possessed
By James Gould Cozzens
Published by Harcourt
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By Love Possessed: quick answers
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How long is By Love Possessed?
By Love Possessed runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does By Love Possessed have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is By Love Possessed on?
By Love Possessed is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like By Love Possessed?
If you liked By Love Possessed, try The Only Living Boy in New York, Adulterers, Faces.
Who directed By Love Possessed?
By Love Possessed (1961) was directed by John Sturges and stars Lana Turner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jason Robards.
What is By Love Possessed based on?
By Love Possessed is based on By Love Possessed (1957) by James Gould Cozzens, published by Harcourt.