The Tempest(1979)
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on and our little life is rounded with a sleep.”
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Derek Jarman
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Cast
Heathcote Williams
Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan
Toyah Willcox
Miranda, his daughter
Karl Johnson
Ariel, an airy spirit
Jack Birkett
Caliban, a savage and deformed slave
Peter Bull
Alonso, the King of Naples
David Meyer
Ferdinand, his son
Neil Cunningham
Sebastian, his brother
Richard Warwick
Antonio, his brother
Christopher Biggins
Stephano, a drunken mariner
Peter Turner
Trinculo, his friend
Ken Campbell
Gonzalo, an honest councillor
Elisabeth Welch
A Goddess
Claire Davenport
Sycorax
Kate Temple
Young Miranda
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
A Spirit
Angela Whittingham
A Spirit
The Tempest — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Tempest?+
The Tempest is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla and Tubi TV. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Tempest come out?+
The Tempest was released in 1979.
How long is The Tempest?+
The Tempest runs for 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Tempest?+
The Tempest was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in The Tempest?+
The Tempest stars Heathcote Williams, Toyah Willcox, Karl Johnson, Jack Birkett and Peter Bull.
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