The Tempest
“The spell has been cast.”
Synopsis
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
Top Cast
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Peter Fonda
Gideon Prosper
John Glover
Anthony Prosper
Harold Perrineau
Ariel
Katherine Heigl
Miranda Prosper
John Pyper-Ferguson
Gator Man
Eddie Mills
Captain Frederick Allen
Dennis Redfield
Wilfried "Willy" Gonzo
Donzaleigh Abernathy
Mambo Azaleigh
Jon Huffman
General Grant
Tom Nowicki
General Sherman
Rhoda Griffis
Sophie Dupree
Lonnie Hamilton
Old Ariel
Rachel Crouch
Young Miranda
Alex Van
Lead Raider
Tim Parati
Raider
Charles Lawlor
General Pemberton
David Dwyer
Sheriff
Robert C. Treveiler
Union Sentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, James S. Henerson
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Tempest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- NBC Studios, Bonnie Raskin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
William Shakespeare, James S. Henerson
Terence Blanchard
Steven Shaw
Stephen Lovejoy
James Bigwood, Bonnie Raskin, Jack Bender
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
James Bigwood
Producer
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Steven Shaw
Director of Photography
James S. Henerson
Writer
Stephen Storer
Production Design
Van Broughton Ramsey
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tempest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tempest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tempest about?
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in The Tempest?
The principal cast of The Tempest includes Peter Fonda, John Glover, Harold Perrineau, Katherine Heigl, John Pyper-Ferguson.
When was The Tempest released and how long is it?
The Tempest was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tempest was composed by Terence Blanchard.