Passion(1999)
Between music and love lies a secret obsession.
Passion Synopsis
Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).
Passion (1999) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Peter Duncan, released on July 1, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, Emily Woof and Claudia Karvan. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Duncan
- Writers:
- Don Watson, George Goldsworthy, Peter Goldsworthy
- Producers:
- Matt Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- Martin McGrath
- Production:
- Hollywood Partners, The Movie Network, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Beyond Films, South Australian Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Passion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Roxburgh
as Percy Grainger
Barbara Hershey
as Rose Grainger
Emily Woof
as Karen Holten
Claudia Karvan
as Alfhild de Luce
Simon Burke
as Herman Sandby
Linda Cropper
as Mrs. Lowery
Julia Blake
as Queen Alexandra
Bille Brown
as John Grainger
Martin Jacobs
as Doctor
Fiona Press
as Jenny the Maid
Genevieve Mooy
as Ada Crossley
- Peter Whitford
Peter Whitford
as Tour Manager
Key crew
Directed by Peter Duncan, written by Don Watson, George Goldsworthy and Peter Goldsworthy, produced by Matt Carroll.
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Passion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Passion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Passion online?
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Who stars in Passion?
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The main cast of Passion (1999) includes Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, Emily Woof, Claudia Karvan and Simon Burke. The film was directed by Peter Duncan. 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 July 1, 1999 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Passion worth watching?
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Passion (1999) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.