The Tempest (2010)
An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
Director: Julie Taymor
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: September 11, 2010
Cast
- Helen Mirren - Prospera
- Felicity Jones - Miranda
- Reeve Carney - Prince Ferdinand
- David Strathairn - King Alonso
- Tom Conti - Gonzalo
- Alan Cumming - Sebastian
- Chris Cooper - Antonio
- Ben Whishaw - Ariel
- Russell Brand - Trinculo
- Alfred Molina - Stephano
Screenplay
- Julie Taymor (Screenplay)
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Miramax, Chartoff Productions, Artemis Films, Mumbai Mantra Media, TalkStory Productions, Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions
Country: India, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $346,594
Original Language: en
Keywords
island, sword, sorcery, banishment, spirit, storm, staff, woman director, sorceress, gender swap
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tempest about?
- An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
- Who directed The Tempest?
- The Tempest was directed by Julie Taymor.
- Who stars in The Tempest?
- The Tempest stars Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn, Tom Conti, Alan Cumming.
- How long is The Tempest?
- The Tempest has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Tempest?
- The Tempest is a Drama, Fantasy, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Tempest?
- The Tempest had a budget of $20M.
- How much did The Tempest gross?
- The Tempest grossed $346,594 worldwide.
- Where was The Tempest produced?
- The Tempest was produced in India, United Kingdom, United States of America.