The Passion of Slow Fire (1961): Cast
The Passion of Slow Fire is a 1961 crime drama directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Jean Desailly as Stéphane Blanchon, Monique Mélinand and Alexandra Stewart. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Odeon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Passion of Slow Fire About?
The premise of The Passion of Slow Fire without spoilers.
Stéphane Blanchon lives peacefully in Switzerland with his wife Christine until the young American boarder Belle, staying with them, is found murdered. Though innocent, all evidence points to him, and he discovers Belle had been in love with him. Suspicion grows, even Christine doubts him, and his mind unravels, leading to violent, unexpected actions.
The Passion of Slow Fire Cast & Characters
Jean Desailly leads the cast as Stéphane Blanchon, with Monique Mélinand as Mrs. Monique Blanchon and Alexandra Stewart as Belle. Directed by Édouard Molinaro; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Édouard Molinaro
- Jean Desailly as Stéphane Blanchon
- Monique Mélinand as Mrs. Monique Blanchon
- Alexandra Stewart as Belle
- Yves Robert as Bartender
Also Starring in The Passion of Slow Fire
· 13 more- Jacques Hilling Gendarme Cristever
- Gabriel Gobin Police Sergeant Ruchet
- Jacques Monod Judge
- Maurice Teynac Drunkard, Stephane's Friend
- Yvette Etiévant Alice
- Van Doude Doctor
- Christian Lude Doctor Clair
- Marc Cassot Commissioner
- Lucien Hubert Pidoux
- Louisa Colpeyn Belle's Mother
- Suzanne Courtal Madame Pidoux
- George Cusin Monsieur Genet, college director
- Jacques Pierre Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
More from Édouard Molinaro
More films directed by Édouard Molinaro: Beaumarchais the Scoundrel, Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator, Love on the Quiet and Palace.
The Passion of Slow Fire Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “The End of Belle” and “Die Nacht hat dunkle Schatten”.
- Also known as
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- The End of Belle
- Die Nacht hat dunkle Schatten
- Chi ha ucciso Bella Shermann?
- Смерть красавицы
- Ett fönster stod öppet
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The Passion of Slow Fire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Passion of Slow Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Passion of Slow Fire released?
The Passion of Slow Fire was released on March 2, 1961.
Who directed The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
More films by Édouard Molinaro Who is in the cast of The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire stars Jean Desailly as Stéphane Blanchon, Monique Mélinand as Mrs. Monique Blanchon and Alexandra Stewart as Belle, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Passion of Slow Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. The Passion of Slow Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Passion of Slow Fire in?
The original language of The Passion of Slow Fire is French.
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