Passion
“Between music and love lies a secret obsession.”
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).
Top Cast
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Richard Roxburgh
Percy Grainger
Barbara Hershey
Rose Grainger
Emily Woof
Karen Holten
Claudia Karvan
Alfhild de Luce
Simon Burke
Herman Sandby
Linda Cropper
Mrs. Lowery
Julia Blake
Queen Alexandra
Bille Brown
John Grainger
Martin Jacobs
Doctor
Fiona Press
Jenny the Maid
Genevieve Mooy
Ada Crossley
Peter Whitford
Tour Manager
Jamie Croft
Barrow Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Duncan
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Watson, George Goldsworthy, Peter Goldsworthy, John Bird, Rob George
- Original Title
- Passion
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Partners, The Movie Network, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Beyond Films, South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Duncan
Don Watson, George Goldsworthy, Peter Goldsworthy, John Bird, Rob George
Martin McGrath
Simon Martin
Matt Carroll, Gary Hamilton, Nym Kim, Sandra Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Don Watson
Writer
George Goldsworthy
Writer
Peter Goldsworthy
Writer
Peter Duncan
Director
Matt Carroll
Producer
Simon Martin
Editor
Murray Picknett
Production Design
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Passion.
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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?
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).
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by Peter Duncan.
Who stars in Passion?
The principal cast of Passion includes Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, Emily Woof, Claudia Karvan, Simon Burke.
When was Passion released and how long is it?
Passion was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Passion based on a book or true story?
Passion is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Bird".