Passion
“THE VIOLENT DAYS OF THE TERRORISTS IN PIONEER CALIFORNIA!”
Synopsis
In old Spanish California, dashing cattleman Juan Obregon returns to the rancho of his friend Gaspar Melo, to find he's fathered a son on Rosa, one of Gaspar's identical twin daughters. Overjoyed, he plans to formalize his "unofficial" marriage. But trouble brews; Melo's land is of unclear title and the new Don Domingo hopes to grab it for his own profit. Violence results. Without even knowing who survived, Juan (accompanied by Rosa's tomboy sister Tonya) rides for revenge, through spectacular pastoral and wilderness scenery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrice A. Dresher, Józef Lejtes
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes
- Original Title
- Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Pinecrest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Beatrice A. Dresher, Józef Lejtes, Miguel Padilla, Howard Estabrook
Louis Forbes
John Alton
Carlo Lodato
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Beatrice A. Dresher
Screenplay
Józef Lejtes
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passion about?
In old Spanish California, dashing cattleman Juan Obregon returns to the rancho of his friend Gaspar Melo, to find he's fathered a son on Rosa, one of Gaspar's identical twin daughters. Overjoyed, he plans to formalize his "unofficial" marriage. But trouble brews; Melo's land is of unclear title and the new Don Domingo hopes to grab it for his own profit. Violence results. Without even knowing who survived, Juan (accompanied by Rosa's tomboy sister Tonya) rides for revenge, through spectacular pastoral and wilderness scenery.
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Passion?
The principal cast of Passion includes Cornel Wilde, Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr, Lon Chaney Jr., Rodolfo Acosta.
When was Passion released and how long is it?
Passion was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passion was composed by Louis Forbes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passion?
Passion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).