5.7The Tempest · 1979
The Tempest (1979) is a Drama / Fantasy film directed by Derek Jarman, starring Heathcote Williams, Toyah Willcox, Karl Johnson.
DramaFantasy
5.7Overview
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.
Cast
Heathcote Williams, Toyah Willcox, Karl Johnson, Jack Birkett, Peter Bull, David Meyer, Neil Cunningham, Richard Warwick
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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 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.
When was "The Tempest" released?
The Tempest was released in 1979.
Who stars in "The Tempest"?
The cast includes Heathcote Williams, Toyah Willcox, Karl Johnson, Jack Birkett.
