Passion(1996)
Passion Synopsis
Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with Clara. 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).
Passion (1996) is a drama, music and romance film directed by James Lapine, released on September 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie and Gregg Edelman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- James Lapine
- Writers:
- Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
- Producers:
- Kimberly Myers
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Stephen Sondheim
- Production:
- American Playhouse, Brandman Productions
- Status:
- Released
Passion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donna Murphy
as Fosca
Jere Shea
as Giorgio
Marin Mazzie
as Clara
Gregg Edelman
as Colonel Ricci
Tom Aldredge
as Dr. Tambourri
- Linda Balgord
Linda Balgord
as Fosca's Mother
- T.J. Meyers
T.J. Meyers
as Major Rizzolli
- William Parry
William Parry
as Lieutenant Barri
- Christopher Peccaro
Christopher Peccaro
as Ludovic
- Francis Ruivivar
Francis Ruivivar
as Lieutenant Torasso
Colleen Fitzpatrick
as Mistress
- John Antony
John Antony
as Private Augenti
Key crew
Directed by James Lapine, written by Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, produced by Kimberly Myers.
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Passion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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Passion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Passion?
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The main cast of Passion (1996) includes Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman and Tom Aldredge. The film was directed by James Lapine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Passion released?
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Passion was released on September 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Passion worth watching?
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Passion (1996) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.