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The Passion of Slow Fire (1961)

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.

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean DesaillyJean DesaillyStéphane Blanchon
  • Photo of Alexandra StewartAlexandra StewartBelle
  • Photo of Monique MélinandMonique MélinandMrs. Monique Blanchon
  • Photo of Yvette EtiévantYvette EtiévantAlice
  • Photo of Jacques MonodJacques MonodJudge
  • Photo of Marc CassotMarc CassotCommissioner
  • Photo of Jacques PierreJacques PierrePhilippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
  • Photo of Yves RobertYves RobertBartender
  • Photo of Louisa ColpeynLouisa ColpeynBelle's Mother
  • Photo of Van DoudeVan DoudeDoctor

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