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The Tempest (2010)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Julie Taymor
  • Profile picture of Helen Mirren
    Prospera Helen Mirren
  • Profile picture of Felicity Jones
    Miranda Felicity Jones
  • Profile picture of Reeve Carney
    Prince Ferdinand Reeve Carney
  • Profile picture of David Strathairn
    King Alonso David Strathairn
  • Profile picture of Tom Conti
    Gonzalo Tom Conti
  • Profile picture of Alan Cumming
    Sebastian Alan Cumming
  • Profile picture of Chris Cooper
    Antonio Chris Cooper
  • Profile picture of Ben Whishaw
    Ariel Ben Whishaw

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Keywords

  • island
  • sword
  • sorcery
  • banishment
  • spirit
  • storm
  • staff
  • woman director
  • sorceress
  • gender swap