Tempest (1982): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Tempest is a 1982 comedy drama starring Thanasis Pagonis as Greek Cafe Waiter, Vassilis Glezakos and Susan Sarandon. It is partly based on The Tempest by William Shakespeare and Barbara A. Mowat. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tempest About?
The premise of Tempest without spoilers, adapted from The Tempest by William Shakespeare and Barbara A. Mowat.
Philip Dimitrius, a successful architect, is seized by a mid‑life crisis that drives him to abandon his marriage and career. He retreats to a remote Greek island seeking spiritual renewal, hoping to find purpose in a simpler life. His quest strains the patience of his new girlfriend and ignites tension with his angst‑ridden teenage daughter.
Tempest Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenager
- man teenage girl relationship
- teenage girl wears swimwear
- belly dancer
- braless teen
- teenage girl
- shakespeare's the tempest
- summoning
- mediterranean sea
- older man younger woman relationship
- kiss
- magical realism
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- ancient ruins
- magus
- fishing boat
- amphitheater
- folie a deux
- film producer
- based on a stage play
- cassavetes and rowlands
- mother daughter relationship
- film director
- band the musical group
- blonde woman
- marital infidelity
- remote
- greek island
- marriage
- island
- architect
- athens greece
- pianist
- nurse
- dream
- knife
- rescue
- rain
- sea
- mountain
- yacht
- animal sacrifice
- rowboat
- audience
- argument
- waiter
- ruins
- bbq
- donkey
- thunder
- reference to babe ruth
Where to Watch Tempest
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tempest Cast & Characters
Thanasis Pagonis leads the cast as Greek Cafe Waiter, with Vassilis Glezakos as Greek Boat Captain and Susan Sarandon as Aretha Tomalin.
- Thanasis Pagonis as Greek Cafe Waiter
- Vassilis Glezakos as Greek Boat Captain
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Susan Sarandon as Aretha Tomalin -
Paul Stewart as Phillip's Father
Also Starring in Tempest
· 39 more- Gena Rowlands Antonia
- Molly Ringwald Miranda
- John Cassavetes Phillip
- Vittorio Gassman Alonzo
- Jerry Hardin Harry
- Paul Mazursky Terry Bloomfield
- Raúl Juliá Kalibanos
- Giorgos Moshidis Athens Cafe Owner
- Paul Hecht Paul
- Sam Robards Freddy
- Cynthia Harris Cynthia
- Anthony Holland Sebastian
- Jackie Gayle Trinc
- Al Cerullo Helicopter Pilot
- Sergio Nicolai First Sailor
- Filomena Spagnuolo Old Lady (uncredited)
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- Mark Soper Mark
- Jery Hewitt Stuntman
- Betsy Mazursky Betsy Bloomfield
- Barry Mitchell Woody Allen Lookalike
- Mike Tremont Diplomat (uncredited)
- Luigi Laezza Second Sailor
- Nadine Darling First Nurse
- Clint Chin Chinese Plane Steward
- Stella Nastou Secretary on Yacht
- Rudy Cherney Man With Pigeons
- Lucianne Buchanan Dolores
- Carol Ficatier Gabrielle
- Peter Lombard Mackenzie
- Murray Grand Piano Player
- Fred Pasternack Doctor
- Nina Kolment Second Nurse
- John Marolakos N.Y. Greek Cafe Owner
- Camille Lefko Casino Security Guard
- Theodoros Kavalieros Night Club MC
- Sheila Ozden Belly Dancer
- Nicos Mousoullis Deck Hand on Boat
- Evanthia Glezakou Old Woman on Boat
- Joe Napoleone Spiro (uncredited)
Tempest Box Office
Tempest grossed $5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5M
- US & Canada
- $5M
Cars in Tempest
54 cars on screen, including the 1974 Citroën Pony and the 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I LWB.
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1974 Citroën Pony Important role -
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I LWB Important role -
1969 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
Checker Taxicab Minor role
Tempest Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Η Τρικυμία” and “Η Καταιγίδα”.
- Also known as
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- Η Τρικυμία
- Η Καταιγίδα
- Paul Mazursky's Tempest
- Storm
- La Tempête
- Tempête
- Der Sturm
- La tempesta
- Bouře
- La tempestad
- Stormen
- Буря
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- Burza
- A Tempestade, ქარიშხალი
- 暴风雨
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Tempest, The Tempest and Tempted.
Tempest FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Tempest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tempest?
Tempest runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Tempest released?
Tempest was released on August 13, 1982.
Who is in the cast of Tempest?
Tempest stars Thanasis Pagonis as Greek Cafe Waiter, Vassilis Glezakos as Greek Boat Captain and Susan Sarandon as Aretha Tomalin, among 43 credited actors.
Where can I watch Tempest?
In the US, Tempest is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Tempest make at the box office?
Tempest grossed $5 million worldwide.
Is Tempest based on a book?
Yes. Tempest is partly adapted from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine.
Does Tempest have a post-credit scene?
No. Tempest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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