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The Tempest

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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The Tempest (1998)
  • Drama
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
372
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  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • James S. Henerson
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Peter Fonda
    • John Glover
    • Harold Perrineau
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • James S. Henerson
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Peter Fonda
    • John Glover
    • Harold Perrineau
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    • 12User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda
    • Gideon Prosperas Gideon Prosper
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Anthony Prosperas Anthony Prosper
    Harold Perrineau
    Harold Perrineau
    • Arielas Ariel
    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Miranda Prosperas Miranda Prosper
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    • Gator Manas Gator Man
    Eddie Mills
    Eddie Mills
    • Captain Frederick Allenas Captain Frederick Allen
    Dennis Redfield
    Dennis Redfield
    • Wilfried 'Willy' Gonzoas Wilfried 'Willy' Gonzo
    Donzaleigh Abernathy
    Donzaleigh Abernathy
    • Mambo Azaleighas Mambo Azaleigh
    Jon Huffman
    Jon Huffman
    • General Grantas General Grant
    Tom Nowicki
    Tom Nowicki
    • General Shermanas General Sherman
    Rhoda Griffis
    Rhoda Griffis
    • Sophie Dupreeas Sophie Dupree
    Lonnie Hamilton
    • Old Arielas Old Ariel
    Rachel Crouch
    • Young Mirandaas Young Miranda
    Alex Van
    Alex Van
    • Lead Raideras Lead Raider
    Tim Parati
    Tim Parati
    • Raideras Raider
    Charles Lawlor
    Charles Lawlor
    • General Pembertonas General Pemberton
    David Dwyer
    David Dwyer
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Robert C. Treveiler
    Robert C. Treveiler
    • Union Sentryas Union Sentry
    • (as Rob Treveiler)
    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • James S. Henerson
      • William Shakespeare(play) (uncredited)
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    User reviews12

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    Top review
    1/10
    Insulting
    I tried to watch this adaptation, but it was just so awful I couldn't torture myself like that. The performances were quite sub-par, with the exception of Ariel. Fonda was way over the top in a role that should be handled with some subtlety. I have studied Shakespeare and seen many adaptations, and this is, by far, the worst one I have ever seen. I have to wonder why on Earth someone made this film. Shakespeare can, and has been, beautifully adapted in many cases. This is not one of them. If you must watch this film, may I suggest a drinking game? Take a drink every time they go off book from the original idea and two drinks every time Fonda overacts. You should be quite drunk in a very short time.
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    • Oct 15, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tempestad
    • Filming locations
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonnie Raskin Productions
      • NBC Studios
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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