The Passion of Slow Fire(1961)
La Mort de Belle
The Passion of Slow Fire Synopsis
Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.
The Passion of Slow Fire (1961) is a mystery, crime and drama film directed by Édouard Molinaro, released on March 2, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, Monique Mélinand and Yvette Etiévant. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Édouard Molinaro
- Writers:
- Pierre Kast, Jean Anouilh, Édouard Molinaro
- Producers:
- François Chavane
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Louis Picavet
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Odeon, Cinéphonic
- Status:
- Released
The Passion of Slow Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Desailly
as Stéphane Blanchon
Alexandra Stewart
as Belle
Monique Mélinand
as Mrs. Monique Blanchon
Yvette Etiévant
as Alice
Jacques Monod
as Judge
Marc Cassot
as Commissioner
- Jacques Pierre
Jacques Pierre
as Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
Yves Robert
as Bartender
Louisa Colpeyn
as Belle's Mother
Van Doude
as Doctor
Jacques Hilling
as Gendarme Cristever
George Cusin
as Monsieur Genet, college director
Key crew
Directed by Édouard Molinaro, written by Pierre Kast, Jean Anouilh and Édouard Molinaro, produced by François Chavane.
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The Passion of Slow Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Passion of Slow Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Passion of Slow Fire online?
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The Passion of Slow Fire (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Passion of Slow Fire?
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The main cast of The Passion of Slow Fire (1961) includes Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, Monique Mélinand, Yvette Etiévant and Jacques Monod. The film was directed by Édouard Molinaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Passion of Slow Fire released?
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The Passion of Slow Fire was released on March 2, 1961 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Passion of Slow Fire worth watching?
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The Passion of Slow Fire (1961) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.