The Tempest(1980)
The Tempest Synopsis
Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a sorm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage. to the island. Prospero contrives his revenge.
The Tempest (1980) is a fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by John Gorrie, released on February 27, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Michael Hordern, Derek Godfrey, David Waller and Warren Clarke. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Gorrie
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Composer:
- Joseph Horovitz
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Tempest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Hordern
as Prospero
Derek Godfrey
as Antonio
- David Waller
David Waller
as Alonso
Warren Clarke
as Caliban
Nigel Hawthorne
as Stephano
David Dixon
as Ariel
Andrew Sachs
as Trinculo
John Nettleton
as Gonzalo
Alan Rowe
as Sebastian
Pippa Guard
as Miranda
Christopher Guard
as Ferdinand
- Kenneth Gilbert
Kenneth Gilbert
as Boatswain
Key crew
Directed by John Gorrie, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Cedric Messina.
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The Tempest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Tempest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tempest online?
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The Tempest (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tempest?
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The main cast of The Tempest (1980) includes Michael Hordern, Derek Godfrey, David Waller, Warren Clarke and Nigel Hawthorne. The film was directed by John Gorrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tempest released?
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The Tempest was released on February 27, 1980 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Tempest worth watching?
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The Tempest (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.