The Tempest
““We are such stuff as dreams are made on and our little life is rounded with a sleep.””
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Writers
- Derek Jarman, William Shakespeare
- Producers
- Guy Ford, Mordecai Shreiber
- Production
- Boyd's Company
Frequently asked questions
What is The Tempest rated?
The Tempest has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 26 votes.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by Derek Jarman.
When was The Tempest released?
The Tempest was released in 1979.
