Tempest
“Most men dream their fantasies. Phillip decided to live his.”
Synopsis
A sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful architect trades his marriage and career in for a spiritual exile on a remote Greek island where he hopes to conjure meaning into his life - trying the patience of his new girlfriend and angst-ridden teenage daughter.
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Tempest (1982) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-14
Top Cast
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John Cassavetes
Phillip
Gena Rowlands
Antonia
Susan Sarandon
Aretha Tomalin
Vittorio Gassman
Alonzo
Raúl Juliá
Kalibanos
Molly Ringwald
Miranda
Sam Robards
Freddy
Paul Stewart
Phillip's Father
Jackie Gayle
Trinc
Anthony Holland
Sebastian
Jerry Hardin
Harry
Lucianne Buchanan
Dolores
Vassilis Glezakos
Greek Boat Captain
Sergio Nicolai
First Sailor
Luigi Laezza
Second Sailor
Carol Ficatier
Gabrielle
Peter Lombard
Mackenzie
Cynthia Harris
Cynthia
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stomu Yamashta
- Original Title
- Tempest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky, William Shakespeare
Stomu Yamashta
Donald McAlpine
Donn Cambern
Paul Mazursky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Director
Leon Capetanos
Writer
Paul Mazursky
Writer
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Stomu Yamashta
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Donn Cambern
Editor
Pato Guzman
Production Design
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Frank Ferrara Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Franco Maria Salamon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tempest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tempest about?
A sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful architect trades his marriage and career in for a spiritual exile on a remote Greek island where he hopes to conjure meaning into his life - trying the patience of his new girlfriend and angst-ridden teenage daughter.
Who directed Tempest?
Tempest was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Tempest?
The principal cast of Tempest includes John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, Vittorio Gassman, Raúl Juliá.
When was Tempest released and how long is it?
Tempest was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tempest was composed by Stomu Yamashta.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tempest?
Tempest holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).