An Indecent Obsession

First edition (publ. Harper & Row)

An Indecent Obsession is a 1981 novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough.

Summary

To the battle-broken soldiers in her care, nurse Honour Langtry is a precious, adored reminder of the world before the war. Then Michael Wilson arrives under a cloud of mystery and shame to change everything. A damaged and decorated hero, a man of secrets and silent pain, soon he alone possesses Honour's selfless heart—inciting tense and volatile passions that can only lead to jealousy, violence, and death.

Film

An Indecent Obsession
Directed by Lex Marinos
Written by Denise Morgan
Based on novel by Colleen McCullough
Starring Wendy Hughes
Gary Sweet
Richard Moir
Production
company
PBL Productions
Release date
1985
Country Australia
Language English
Budget A$2.1 million[1]

The novel was turned into a 1985 film. It was shot on location at Lord Howe Island.[2] The film was released on DVD with a new print by Umbrella Entertainment in April 2013. The DVD includes special features such as the theatrical trailer and exclusive interview with Wendy Hughes.[3]

References

  1. Brian McFarlane, "An Indecent Obsession", Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, 1993 p171
  2. David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p161-162
  3. "Umbrella Entertainment". Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
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