The Tempest (1979)

Prospero, a potent magician, lives on a desolate isle with his virginal daughter, Miranda. He's in exile, banished from his duchy by his usurping brother and the King of Naples. Providence brings these enemies near; aided by his vassal the spirit Ariel, Prospero conjures a tempest to wreck the Italian ship. The king's son, thinking all others lost, becomes Prospero's prisoner, falling in love with Miranda and she with him. Prospero's brother and the king wander the island, as do a drunken cook and sailor, who conspire with Caliban, Prospero's beastly slave, to murder Prospero. Prospero wants reason to triumph, Ariel wants his freedom, Miranda a husband; the sailors want to dance.

Directing:
  • Derek Jarman

Writing:
  • William Shakespeare
  • Derek Jarman

Stars:
Release Date: 1979-09-13
metacritic icon 6.4/10
themoviedb icon 5.9/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 95
Peter Bull
Peter Bull
Alonso, the King of Naples
David Meyer
David Meyer
Ferdinand, his son
Heathcote Williams
Heathcote Wil...
Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan
Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox
Miranda, his daughter
Richard Warwick
Richard Warwi...
Antonio, his brother
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Ariel, an airy spirit
Christopher Biggins
Christopher B...
Stephano, a drunken mariner
Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell
Gonzalo, an honest councillor
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