Prospero's Books(1991)
A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest.
Prospero's Books Synopsis
An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'.
Prospero's Books (1991) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Peter Greenaway, released on August 30, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc and Erland Josephson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Peter Greenaway
- Producers:
- Kees Kasander
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Michael Nyman
- Production:
- Camera One, Allarts, Cinéa
- Budget:
- $1,725,000
- Revenue:
- $1,750,301
- Status:
- Released
Prospero's Books (1991) Trailer
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Prospero's Books Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Gielgud
as Prospero
- Michael Clark
Michael Clark
as Caliban
Michel Blanc
as Alonso
Erland Josephson
as Gonzalo
Isabelle Pasco
as Miranda
Tom Bell
as Antonio
Kenneth Cranham
as Sebastian
Mark Rylance
as Ferdinand
- Marie Angel
Marie Angel
as Iris
Ute Lemper
as Ceres
Deborah Conway
as Juno
- Paul Russell
Paul Russell
as Ariel
Key crew
Directed by Peter Greenaway, written by William Shakespeare and Peter Greenaway, produced by Kees Kasander.
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Prospero's Books Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 106 ratings.
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Prospero's Books – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Prospero's Books?
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The main cast of Prospero's Books (1991) includes John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson and Isabelle Pasco. The film was directed by Peter Greenaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prospero's Books released?
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Prospero's Books was released on August 30, 1991 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Prospero's Books worth watching?
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Prospero's Books (1991) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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