Tempest (1958)

Overwhelming as the Elements!

Tempest (1958) poster

A young officer in the army of Empress Catherine of Russia is on his way to his new duty station at a remote outpost. During a blinding snowstorm he comes upon a stranger who was caught in the storm and is near death from freezing. He rescues the man and eventually brings him back to health. When the man is well enough to travel, the two part company and the man vows to repay the officer for saving his life. Soon after he arrives at his new post, a revolt by the local Cossacks breaks out and the fort is besieged by the rebels. The young officer is astonished to find out that the leader of the rebellious Cossacks is none other than the stranger whose life he had saved during the storm.

Director: Alberto Lattuada
Genre: Adventure, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Henri Rust, Otello Colangeli
Production: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, DDL Cinematografica, Bosna Film, gray-film
Country: France, Italy, Yugoslavia
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

based on novel or book, winter, revolution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tempest about?
A young officer in the army of Empress Catherine of Russia is on his way to his new duty station at a remote outpost. During a blinding snowstorm he comes upon a stranger who was caught in the storm and is near death from freezing. He rescues the man and eventually brings him back to health. When the man is well enough to travel, the two part company and the man vows to repay the officer for saving his life. Soon after he arrives at his new post, a revolt by the local Cossacks breaks out and the fort is besieged by the rebels. The young officer is astonished to find out that the leader of the rebellious Cossacks is none other than the stranger whose life he had saved during the storm.
Who directed Tempest?
Tempest was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
Who stars in Tempest?
Tempest stars Silvana Mangano, Van Heflin, Viveca Lindfors, Geoffrey Horne, Robert Keith, Agnes Moorehead.
How long is Tempest?
Tempest has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Tempest?
Tempest is a Adventure, History film.
Where was Tempest produced?
Tempest was produced in France, Italy, Yugoslavia.