The Passion of Slow Fire
1961, French. Directed by Édouard Molinaro.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Édouard MolinaroDirector
- Jean DesaillyStéphane Blanchon
- Alexandra StewartBelle
- Monique MélinandMrs. Monique Blanchon
- Yvette EtiévantAlice
- Jacques MonodJudge
- Marc CassotCommissioner
- Jacques PierrePhilippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
- Yves RobertBartender
- Louisa ColpeynBelle's Mother
- Van DoudeDoctor
- Jacques HillingGendarme Cristever
- George CusinMonsieur Genet, college director
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1961
- Original title
- La Mort de Belle
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Pierre Kast, Jean Anouilh, Édouard Molinaro
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What The Passion of Slow Fire is based on
The Passion of Slow Fire is based on Belle (1952 novel) (1952) by Georges Simenon.
1952
Belle (1952 novel)
By Georges Simenon
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The Passion of Slow Fire runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Passion of Slow Fire on?
The Passion of Slow Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Passion of Slow Fire?
If you liked The Passion of Slow Fire, try Maigret and the Dead Lover, Inspector Lavardin, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly.
Who directed The Passion of Slow Fire?
The Passion of Slow Fire (1961) was directed by Édouard Molinaro and stars Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, Monique Mélinand.
What is The Passion of Slow Fire based on?
The Passion of Slow Fire is based on Belle (1952 novel) (1952) by Georges Simenon.