Tempest in a Teapot
Tempête dans un verre d'eau
Synopsis
American actor-director Arnold Barkus made this low-budget French film, a comedy set in New York, with scenes taking place in Chinatown, in a Franco-Greek cabaret, and on the Brooklyn Bridge. Brooklyn-born Max suspects his girlfriend Sophia has been cheating on him. His French pal Jean and a young woman, Vita, step in with a scheme to get back at Sophia, a character who is never seen during the entire film. Included is a parody of the Russian roulette scene from The Deer Hunter (1978).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnold Barkus
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Berroyer, Arnold Barkus
- Original Title
- Tempête dans un verre d'eau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- double A Films, Paris New York Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnold Barkus
Jackie Berroyer, Arnold Barkus
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Barkus
Director
Jackie Berroyer
Writer
Arnold Barkus
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tempest in a Teapot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tempest in a Teapot about?
American actor-director Arnold Barkus made this low-budget French film, a comedy set in New York, with scenes taking place in Chinatown, in a Franco-Greek cabaret, and on the Brooklyn Bridge. Brooklyn-born Max suspects his girlfriend Sophia has been cheating on him. His French pal Jean and a young woman, Vita, step in with a scheme to get back at Sophia, a character who is never seen during the entire film. Included is a parody of the Russian roulette scene from The Deer Hunter (1978).
Who directed Tempest in a Teapot?
Tempest in a Teapot was directed by Arnold Barkus.
Who stars in Tempest in a Teapot?
The principal cast of Tempest in a Teapot includes Jackie Berroyer, Arnold Barkus, Maria de Medeiros, Simon Abkarian, Elli Medeiros.
When was Tempest in a Teapot released and how long is it?
Tempest in a Teapot was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.