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Passion

1996-09-29 · 115 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Music · Romance

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).

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Directors
James Lapine
Production companies
American Playhouse, Brandman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Donna MurphyDonna MurphyFosca
Jere SheaJere SheaGiorgio
Marin MazzieMarin MazzieClara
Gregg EdelmanGregg EdelmanColonel Ricci
Tom AldredgeTom AldredgeDr. Tambourri
Linda BalgordFosca's Mother
T.J. MeyersMajor Rizzolli
William ParryLieutenant Barri
Christopher PeccaroLudovic
Francis RuivivarLieutenant Torasso
Colleen FitzpatrickColleen FitzpatrickMistress
John AntonyPrivate Augenti
Marcus OlsonSergeant Lombardi
Andy UmbergerAndy UmbergerFosca's Father

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