The Tempest (1979)

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

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 & Crew

Director
Derek Jarman
  • Profile picture of Heathcote Williams
    Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan Heathcote Williams
  • Profile picture of Toyah Willcox
    Miranda, his daughter Toyah Willcox
  • Profile picture of Karl Johnson
    Ariel, an airy spirit Karl Johnson
  • Profile picture of Peter Bull
    Alonso, the King of Naples Peter Bull
  • Profile picture of David Meyer
    Ferdinand, his son David Meyer
  • Profile picture of Richard Warwick
    Antonio, his brother Richard Warwick
  • Profile picture of Christopher Biggins
    Stephano, a drunken mariner Christopher Biggins
  • Profile picture of Ken Campbell
    Gonzalo, an honest councillor Ken Campbell

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