The Tempest
Synopsis
Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hirsch, Herb Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stanley Silverman
- Original Title
- The Tempest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Stratford Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hirsch, Herb Roland
William Shakespeare
Stanley Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Silverman
Original Music Composer
John Hirsch
Director
Herb Roland
Director
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?
Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by John Hirsch, Herb Roland.
Who stars in The Tempest?
The principal cast of The Tempest includes Len Cariou, Sharry Flett, Ian Deakin, Miles Potter, Colin Fox.
When was The Tempest released and how long is it?
The Tempest was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tempest was composed by Stanley Silverman.