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The Tempest

The Tempest

20105.31h 51m

Overview

An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.

Directed by Julie Taymor
Written by Julie Taymor, William Shakespeare
Produced by Lynn Hendee, Julie Taymor, Jason K. Lau
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $347K

Top Cast

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Prospera

Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones

Miranda

Reeve Carney

Reeve Carney

Prince Ferdinand

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

King Alonso

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

Gonzalo

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Sebastian

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Antonio

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Ariel

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Trinculo

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Stephano

Themes & Keywords

islandswordsorcerybanishmentspiritstormstaffwoman directorsorceressgender swap

About The Tempest

The Tempest is a drama, fantasy, comedy film released in 2010 exploring themes of island, sword, sorcery, banishment, spirit, storm. Directed by Julie Taymor, it stars Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones, Reeve Carney. An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.

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