Passion

Passion

NR 1996 · 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).

Directed by James Lapine · Written by James Lapine

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Donna Murphy Fosca
Jere Shea Giorgio
Marin Mazzie Clara
Gregg Edelman Colonel Ricci
Tom Aldredge Dr. Tambourri
Linda Balgord Fosca's Mother
T.J. Meyers Major Rizzolli
William Parry Lieutenant Barri
Christopher Peccaro Ludovic
Francis Ruivivar Lieutenant Torasso
Colleen Fitzpatrick Mistress
John Antony Private Augenti

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