The Tempest ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Tempest )

The Tempest (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Tempest
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
125 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1980 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
John Gorrie

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Michael Hordern ..... Prospero
Derek Godfrey ..... Antonio
David Waller ..... Alonso
Warren Clarke ..... Caliban
Nigel Hawthorne ..... Stephano
David Dixon ..... Ariel
Andrew Sachs ..... Trinculo
John Nettleton ..... Gonzalo
Alan Rowe ..... Sebastian
Pippa Guard ..... Miranda
Christopher Guard ..... Ferdinand
Kenneth Gilbert ..... Boatswain
Edwin Brown ..... Master
Paul Greenhalgh ..... Francisco
Christopher Bramwell ..... Adrian

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Arid, a spirit of the air. Raising a storm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage, to the island, Prospero contrives his revenge. The quality cast of this production help bring to life the magic and intrigue of a talc of spirits, sorcery, monsters, maidens and shipwrecked, scheming noblemen. In what is regarded as his final play, Shakespeare, at the height of his powers, deftly explores the contrasting themes of control and power, illusion and reality and nature and society.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 April, 2009.