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Tempest (1982)

PG 136 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy  -   13 August 1982 (USA)
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A sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Mazursky

Writers:

William Shakespeare (play), Paul Mazursky, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands and Susan Sarandon
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cassavetes ...
Gena Rowlands ...
Susan Sarandon ...
Vittorio Gassman ...
Raul Julia ...
Molly Ringwald ...
Sam Robards ...
Freddy
Paul Stewart Paul Stewart ...
Phillip's Father
Jackie Gayle Jackie Gayle ...
Anthony Holland Anthony Holland ...
Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin ...
Harry Gondorf
Lucianne Buchanan Lucianne Buchanan ...
Dolores
Vassilis Glezakos Vassilis Glezakos ...
Luigi Laezza Luigi Laezza ...
Sailor
Sergio Nicolai Sergio Nicolai ...
Sailor
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Storyline

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. Written by David Parker  

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Plot Keywords:

Island | Architect | Marriage | Marital Separation | Summoning  | See more »

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Most men dream their fantasies. Phillip decided to live his.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Burza See more »

Filming Locations:

Athens, Greece See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$5,005,245 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Columbia Pictures Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Israel:  | Argentina:  | USA:  | Canada: (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | 70 mm 6-Track

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Debut film of Brat Pack member, Molly Ringwald. See more »

Quotes

Kalibanos: I want to touch... I want to kiss... I want to balanga you with my bonny Johnny!
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Connections

References "Saturday Night Live" (1975) See more »

Soundtracks

"New York, New York"
Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Performed by Liza Minnelli, danced by Raul Julia and his goats
Courtesy of United Artists Records
Special Thanks to Liza Minnelli See more »