Passion (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1954, Passion is an adventure and western film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 84 minutes. “THE VIOLENT DAYS OF THE TERRORISTS IN PIONEER CALIFORNIA!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. Passion stars Cornel Wilde as Juan Obreon, Yvonne De Carlo as Rosa Melo / Tonya Melo, Raymond Burr as Captain Rodriguez and Lon Chaney Jr. as Castro (as Lon Chaney), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Passion has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passion page.

If you liked it. Fans of Passion tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Passion (1954)?
In US, Passion is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Passion worth watching?
Passion holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Passion?
Passion stars Cornel Wilde, Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr, Lon Chaney Jr. and Rodolfo Acosta.
When was Passion released?
Passion was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.