Passion
"Between music and love lies a secret obsession."
Originally released in 1999. Passion is a drama/romance film. directed by Peter Duncan.
Starring Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, and Emily Woof
Synopsis
Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Roxburgh
as Percy Grainger
Barbara Hershey
as Rose Grainger
Emily Woof
as Karen Holten
Claudia Karvan
as Alfhild de Luce
Simon Burke
as Herman Sandby
Linda Cropper
as Mrs. Lowery
Julia Blake
as Queen Alexandra
Bille Brown
as John Grainger
Martin Jacobs
as Doctor
Fiona Press
as Jenny the Maid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hollywood Partners
- The Movie Network
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Beyond Films
- South Australian Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passion about?
Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affec...
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by Peter Duncan.
How long is Passion?
Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Passion released?
Passion was released on July 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passion?
The main cast of Passion includes Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, Emily Woof, Claudia Karvan, Simon Burke.