Passion Fire
情火
Synopsis
The time was the first year of Keio (1865). Upon hearing the news that the Imperial Army was approaching Hida Takayama, the district head Shimizu Uzen fled to Edo. Local officials like Yoshida Bunsuke and Yoshizumi Hironoshin showed their allegiance by welcoming them. The commander at the time, Umemura Hayami, was a former member of the Tengu Party and had previously been pursued in the town. He took refuge in a restaurant named Kabuya, and owing to a tip-off from a woman named Oraku, he was almost captured for her lover, Yoshizumi. Oraku and Yoshizumi probably feared revenge from that previous encounter, but Umemura had come back to Hida because he couldn't forget Oraku.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Ōba
- Screenplay & Story
- Takao Yanai, Hyōgo Suzuki
- Original Score
- Hiroshi Yoshizawa
- Original Title
- 情火
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Ōba
Takao Yanai, Hyōgo Suzuki, 相良準三
Hiroshi Yoshizawa
Haruo Takeno
高木貢一
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Ōba
Director
Takao Yanai
Screenplay
Hyōgo Suzuki
Screenplay
高木貢一
Producer
Haruo Takeno
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Yoshizawa
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Passion Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passion Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passion Fire about?
The time was the first year of Keio (1865). Upon hearing the news that the Imperial Army was approaching Hida Takayama, the district head Shimizu Uzen fled to Edo. Local officials like Yoshida Bunsuke and Yoshizumi Hironoshin showed their allegiance by welcoming them. The commander at the time, Umemura Hayami, was a former member of the Tengu Party and had previously been pursued in the town. He took refuge in a restaurant named Kabuya, and owing to a tip-off from a woman named Oraku, he was almost captured for her lover, Yoshizumi. Oraku and Yoshizumi probably feared revenge from that previous encounter, but Umemura had come back to Hida because he couldn't forget Oraku.
Who directed Passion Fire?
Passion Fire was directed by Hideo Ōba.
Who stars in Passion Fire?
The principal cast of Passion Fire includes Masao Wakahara, Michiyo Kogure, Hizuru Takachiho, So Yamamura, Minoru Ōki.
When was Passion Fire released and how long is it?
Passion Fire was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Passion Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passion Fire was composed by Hiroshi Yoshizawa.