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Romantic drama

Tempest (1928): Cast

Tempest (1928) movie poster

Tempest is a 1928 romantic drama directed by Sam Taylor, starring Michael Visaroff as The Guard, John Barrymore and George Fawcett. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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Tempest (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Sam Taylor
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tempest About?

The premise of Tempest without spoilers.

During the collapse of Czarist Russia, a peasant ascends to the rank of lieutenant, sparking resentment from aristocratic officers who thwart him. He falls for a princess, who rejects him; when discovered in her chambers, he is stripped of rank and jailed. As the Red Terror erupts, his fortunes reverse.

Tempest Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • russian revolution
  • russian army
  • military uniform
  • imperial russia
  • male male relationship
  • male female relationship
  • vindication
  • love conquers all
  • love
  • female whips a male
  • american actor plays a foreigner
  • bare chested man
+35 more
  • princess
  • peasant
  • aristocrat
  • prison
  • lieutenant
  • whipping someone
  • sword
  • solitary confinement
  • sergeant
  • peasants vs aristocrats
  • peasant revolt
  • passed out drunk
  • one word title
  • male tears
  • male friendship
  • lighting someone's cigarette
  • ink stamp
  • hallucination
  • firing squad
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • epaulet
  • dying in someone's arms
  • drunkenness
  • drunken man
  • drunk soldier
  • do not disturb sign
  • class differences
  • cigarette smoking
  • cigarette burn
  • cigar smoking
  • chest whipping
  • captain
  • broken sword
  • breaking a sword
  • bolshevik
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Cast & crew

Tempest Cast & Characters

Michael Visaroff leads the cast as The Guard, with John Barrymore as Sergeant Ivan Markov and George Fawcett as The General. Directed by Sam Taylor; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Tempest

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Tempest Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Wetterleuchten” and “Буря”.

Also known as
  • Wetterleuchten
  • Буря
  • Nella tempesta

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FAQ

Tempest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tempest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tempest?

Tempest runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Tempest released?

Tempest was released on May 27, 1928.

Who directed Tempest?

Tempest was directed by Sam Taylor.

More films by Sam Taylor

Who is in the cast of Tempest?

Tempest stars Michael Visaroff as The Guard, John Barrymore as Sergeant Ivan Markov and George Fawcett as The General, among 7 credited actors.

Does Tempest have a post-credit scene?

No. Tempest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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