The Tempest (1980)
Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a sorm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage. to the island. Prospero contrives his revenge.
Director: John Gorrie
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: February 27, 1980
Cast
- Michael Hordern - Prospero
- Derek Godfrey - Antonio
- David Waller - Alonso
- Warren Clarke - Caliban
- Nigel Hawthorne - Stephano
- David Dixon - Ariel
- Andrew Sachs - Trinculo
- John Nettleton - Gonzalo
- Alan Rowe - Sebastian
- Pippa Guard - Miranda
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Joseph Horovitz
Editing: Peter Symes, Ron Bowman
Production: BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories
Keywords
island, shipwreck, fairy, sorcerer, tempest, magician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tempest about?
- Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a sorm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage. to the island. Prospero contrives his revenge.
- Who directed The Tempest?
- The Tempest was directed by John Gorrie.
- Who stars in The Tempest?
- The Tempest stars Michael Hordern, Derek Godfrey, David Waller, Warren Clarke, Nigel Hawthorne, David Dixon.
- How long is The Tempest?
- The Tempest has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Tempest?
- The Tempest is a Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Tempest produced?
- The Tempest was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Tempest?
- The themes of The Tempest include: Desert Island and Survival Stories.