Movie

The Passion of Slow Fire

★ 6.7(16)19611h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Édouard Molinaro
Release date: 1961-03-02
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Odeon

About The Passion of Slow Fire

The Passion of Slow Fire is a 1961 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart and Monique Mélinand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Passion of Slow Fire in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jean Desailly

Stéphane Blanchon

Alexandra Stewart

Belle

Monique Mélinand

Mrs. Monique Blanchon

Yvette Etiévant

Alice

Jacques Monod

Judge

Marc Cassot

Commissioner

Jacques Pierre

Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer

Yves Robert

Bartender

Louisa Colpeyn

Belle's Mother

Van Doude

Doctor

Jacques Hilling

Gendarme Cristever

George Cusin

Monsieur Genet, college director

Themes & keywords

investigationteachermurderoutsider

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Passion of Slow Fire in Germany?+

The Passion of Slow Fire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Passion of Slow Fire on Netflix?+

The Passion of Slow Fire is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Passion of Slow Fire?+

The Passion of Slow Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Passion of Slow Fire?+

The Passion of Slow Fire stars Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, Monique Mélinand, Yvette Etiévant and Jacques Monod.

When did The Passion of Slow Fire come out?+

The Passion of Slow Fire is a 1961 movie directed by Édouard Molinaro.

What genre is The Passion of Slow Fire?+

The Passion of Slow Fire is Mystery, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Passion of Slow Fire?+

The Passion of Slow Fire was directed by Édouard Molinaro.