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The Tempest

The Tempest

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The Tempest
1979 1h 35m5.7

The Tempest

““We are such stuff as dreams are made on and our little life is rounded with a sleep.””

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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.

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DirectorDerek Jarman
ScreenplayDerek Jarman
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 13, 1979
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes24
GenresDrama, Fantasy
StudioBoyd's Company

Photos12

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Cast

Heathcote Williams

Heathcote Williams

Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

Miranda, his daughter

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Ariel, an airy spirit

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Jack Birkett

Caliban, a savage and deformed slave

Peter Bull

Peter Bull

Alonso, the King of Naples

David Meyer

David Meyer

Ferdinand, his son

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Neil Cunningham

Sebastian, his brother

Richard Warwick

Richard Warwick

Antonio, his brother

Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins

Stephano, a drunken mariner

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Peter Turner

Trinculo, his friend

Ken Campbell

Ken Campbell

Gonzalo, an honest councillor

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Elisabeth Welch

A Goddess

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Claire Davenport

Sycorax

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Kate Temple

Young Miranda

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Helen Wellington-Lloyd

A Spirit

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Angela Whittingham

A Spirit

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Tempest

Where can I watch The Tempest?

The Tempest (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Tempest about?

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...

Who directed The Tempest?

The Tempest (1979) was directed by Derek Jarman. The film is a Drama, Fantasy production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 5.7/10.

How long is The Tempest?

The Tempest runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.7/10 from 24 votes. Genre: Drama, Fantasy.

Is The Tempest worth watching?

The Tempest is rated 5.7/10 by 24 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Fantasy fans.