Passion

IMDb 6.5 1996 β€’ 115 min β€’ DramaMusicRomance

Director

James Lapine

Country

US

Plot Summary

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).

Top Cast

Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy Fosca
Jere Shea
Jere Shea Giorgio
Marin Mazzie
Marin Mazzie Clara
Gregg Edelman
Gregg Edelman Colonel Ricci
Tom Aldredge
Tom Aldredge Dr. Tambourri