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The Tempest (1998)

PG-13 | | Drama | TV Movie 13 December 1998
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An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.

Director:

Jack Bender

Writer:

James S. Henerson (as James Henerson)

Stars:

Peter Fonda, John Glover, Harold Perrineau | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Fonda ... Gideon Prosper
John Glover ... Anthony Prosper
Harold Perrineau ... Ariel
Katherine Heigl ... Miranda Prosper
John Pyper-Ferguson ... Gator Man
Eddie Mills ... Captain Frederick Allen
Dennis Redfield ... Wilfried 'Willy' Gonzo
Donzaleigh Abernathy ... Mambo Azaleigh
Jon Huffman ... General Grant
Tom Nowicki ... General Sherman
Rhoda Griffis ... Sophie Dupree
Lonnie Hamilton Lonnie Hamilton ... Old Ariel
Rachel Crouch Rachel Crouch ... Young Miranda
Alex Van ... Lead Raider
Tim Parati ... Raider
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An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.

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mississippi | bayou | brother versus brother | modern day adaptation | reference to william shakespeare | See All (87) »

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Rated PG-13 for violence | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

La tempête See more »

Filming Locations:

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Production Co:

Bonnie Raskin Productions, NBC Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

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Color

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1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Anthony Prosper: [Gideon is aiming his rifle at him] Do your worst, brother.
Gideon Prosper: That is the problem. You are my brother.
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Definitely not big screen material, but satisfying
27 September 1999 | by Aislynn – See all my reviews

I had just finished struggling through the Shakespeare play, and found the core idea of the whole thing fascinating. Shipwrecks, magic, hallucinations, a beautiful girl, the evil protaganist. When I saw the ad for a tv movie, I knew I was going to like it and I did.

Katherine Heigl is one of my favorite actresses (Miranda) and she carried the role off just right. The special effects were convincing enough to not interfere with the enjoyment of the movie. My favorite part is Ariel morphing as he returns tot he ground. Plus it helped that Ariel was gorgeous.

Nice work...just glad it was a tv movie or it would have gotten mauled by the critics.
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