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30 August 1991 (UK) moreTagline:
A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest.Plot:
An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Cinematic Magic - the Bard is the touchstone for today's technology moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Gielgud | ... | Prospero |
 | Michael Clark | ... | Caliban |
| Michel Blanc | ... | Alonso |
| Erland Josephson | ... | Gonzalo |
| Isabelle Pasco | ... | Miranda |
| Tom Bell | ... | Antonio |
| Kenneth Cranham | ... | Sebastian |
| Mark Rylance | ... | Ferdinand |
| Gerard Thoolen | ... | Adrian |
| Pierre Bokma | ... | Francisco |
| Jim van der Woude | ... | Trinculo |
| Michiel Romeyn | ... | Stephano |
| Orpheo | ... | Ariel |
| Paul Russell | ... | Ariel |
| James Thiérrée | ... | Ariel |
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Rated R for pervasive nudity.Parents Guide:
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124 min | 129 minLanguage:
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Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-12 | Germany:12 (bw) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Some of the 'animated' books include images from (or allusions to) Eadweard Muybridge's motion studies; specifically from his eleven-volume study 'Animal Locomotion (1885)', featuring his galloping horse, running bison, and studies of walking, jumping and throwing. moreMovie Connections:
Featured in The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish (2003) moreFAQ
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Peter Greenaway has given us a visual cinematic treat. This dazzling blend of technology, allegory and imagination is a multi-layered treat for those who seek the art that video and the digital world promise. Watch this movie on video to properly savour the intelligence and artistic genius that guides this visual delight.
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