Passion (1996)
September 29, 1996
Drama, Music, Romance
1h 55m


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).
Cast & Crew
- Director
- James Lapine
- Fosca Donna Murphy
- Giorgio Jere Shea
- Clara Marin Mazzie
- Colonel Ricci Gregg Edelman
- Dr. Tambourri Tom Aldredge
- Mistress Colleen Fitzpatrick
- Fosca's Father Andy Umberger
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Keywords
- love triangle
- italy
- milan
- trauma
- love letter
- duel
- soldier
- illness
- based on movie