Passion (1996)

Passion (1996) poster

Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with the married Clara and becomes her lover. But they are separated when Giorgio is posted far away, where he meets the unhappy, unhealthy, and unattractive Fosca, who develops a passionate love for Giorgio and tries to make him love her. This rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical was recorded on the stage with it's original all-star Broadway cast. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season thirteen, episode six).

Director: James Lapine
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stephen Sondheim
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Girish Bhargava
Production: American Playhouse, Brandman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Love Despite the Distance

Keywords

love triangle, italy, milan, trauma, love letter, duel, soldier, illness, based on movie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Passion about?
Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with the married Clara and becomes her lover. But they are separated when Giorgio is posted far away, where he meets the unhappy, unhealthy, and unattractive Fosca, who develops a passionate love for Giorgio and tries to make him love her. This rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical was recorded on the stage with it's original all-star Broadway cast. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season thirteen, episode six).
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by James Lapine.
Who stars in Passion?
Passion stars Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman, Tom Aldredge, Linda Balgord.
How long is Passion?
Passion has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Passion?
Passion is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
Where was Passion produced?
Passion was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Passion?
The themes of Passion include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Love Despite the Distance.