The Passion of Martin (1991): Cast & Plot
The Passion of Martin is a 1991 comedy directed by Alexander Payne, starring Charley Hayward as Martin, Lisa Zane and Holgie Forrester. It runs 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 49 min
- Director
- Alexander Payne
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Passion of Martin About?
The premise of The Passion of Martin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lonely photographer gradually develops a rather unhealthy obsession with a young woman he once met by sheer chance.
The Passion of Martin Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- male nudity
- character name in title
- wedding
- obsession
- photographer
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- woman
- young
The Passion of Martin Cast & Characters
Charley Hayward leads the cast as Martin, with Lisa Zane as Rebecca and Holgie Forrester as Chanter #3. Directed by Alexander Payne; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alexander Payne
- Charley Hayward as Martin
- Lisa Zane as Rebecca
- Holgie Forrester as Chanter #3
- Lauren Tuerk as Cindy
The Passion of Martin Plot Summary
What happens in The Passion of Martin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Martin, a lonely photographer, drifts through life in solitude and feels that everything reduces to base animal nature. At a quiet gallery opening, he notices a woman observing his work; that person, Rebecca, studies a photograph he regards as especially meaningful, and for a brief moment his life seems to gain real meaning.
Later, at a wedding he is hired to photograph, he encounters her again. They talk openly, and he admires her strong mind and personality. They spend the night together, and he believes he has found his soulmate; but in the morning she disappears, leaving only a simple note with a phone number.
Full summary
The whole story of The Passion of Martin, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Passion of Martin?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main character, Martin?
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The Passion of Martin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Passion of Martin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Passion of Martin?
The Passion of Martin runs 49 minutes.
When was The Passion of Martin released?
The Passion of Martin was released on January 27, 1991.
Who directed The Passion of Martin?
The Passion of Martin was directed by Alexander Payne.
More films by Alexander Payne Who is in the cast of The Passion of Martin?
The Passion of Martin stars Charley Hayward as Martin, Lisa Zane as Rebecca and Holgie Forrester as Chanter #3, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Passion of Martin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Passion of Martin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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