Drama ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 55m

Passion

Director

Cast

Donna Murphy as Fosca Jere Shea as Giorgio Marin Mazzie as Clara Gregg Edelman as Colonel Ricci Tom Aldredge as Dr. Tambourri Linda Balgord as Fosca's Mother

Crew

John Bailey — Director of Photography Girish Bhargava — Editor Stephen Sondheim — Original Music Composer James Lapine — Writer Stephen Sondheim — Writer Kimberly Myers — Producer

Synopsis

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).

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

James Lapine Director John Bailey Director of Photography Girish Bhargava Editor Stephen Sondheim Original Music Composer James Lapine Writer Stephen Sondheim Writer Kimberly Myers Producer Jane Greenwood Costume Design

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