The Passion of Slow Fire

The Passion of Slow Fire

6.6 | 1961-03-02 | 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.

Featured Crew

Édouard Molinaro Director
Édouard Molinaro Writer
Jean Anouilh Writer
Pierre Kast Writer
François Chavane Producer
Georges Delerue Original Music Composer
Jean-Louis Picavet Director of Photography
Robert Clavel Art Direction
Georges Simenon Novel
Monique Isnardon Editor

Cast

Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly
Stéphane Blanchon
Monique Mélinand
Monique Mélinand
Mrs. Monique Blanchon
Marc Cassot
Marc Cassot
Commissioner
Jacques Pierre
Jacques Pierre
Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
Yves Robert
Yves Robert
Bartender
Louisa Colpeyn
Louisa Colpeyn
Belle's Mother
Van Doude
Van Doude
Doctor

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