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The Passion of Slow Fire (1961)

Movie ★ 6.7 91 min

Mystery Crime Drama

Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.

Édouard Molinaro Director Pierre Kast Writer Jean Anouilh Writer Édouard Molinaro Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 1961
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0055194
Country
Language
Studio
Odeon, Cinéphonic

Themes

Cast

Jean Desailly Jean Desailly Stéphane Blanchon Alexandra Stewart Alexandra Stewart Belle Monique Mélinand Monique Mélinand Mrs. Monique Blanchon Yvette Etiévant Yvette Etiévant Alice Jacques Monod Jacques Monod Judge Marc Cassot Marc Cassot Commissioner Jacques Pierre Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer Yves Robert Yves Robert Bartender Louisa Colpeyn Louisa Colpeyn Belle's Mother Van Doude Van Doude Doctor Jacques Hilling Jacques Hilling Gendarme Cristever George Cusin George Cusin Monsieur Genet, college director Suzanne Courtal Madame Pidoux Gabriel Gobin Gabriel Gobin Police Sergeant Ruchet Maurice Teynac Maurice Teynac Drunkard, Stephane's Friend Lucien Hubert Lucien Hubert Pidoux Christian Lude Christian Lude Doctor Clair

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Passion of Slow Fire about?
Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.
Who directed The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire stars Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, Monique Mélinand, Yvette Etiévant.
When was The Passion of Slow Fire released?
The Passion of Slow Fire is a 1961 mystery, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Passion of Slow Fire?
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