The Tempest (1979): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Tempest is a 1979 fantasy drama directed by Derek Jarman, starring Heathcote Williams as Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan, Peter Bull and Toyah Willcox. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $813 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Boyd's Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tempest About?
The premise of The Tempest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Prospero, a magician exiled on a barren island with his daughter Miranda, plots revenge after his brother and the King of Naples shipwreck his crew. With Ariel’s aid he summons a storm that strands Ferdinand, who falls for Miranda. Enslaved Caliban teams with Stephano and a sailor against Prospero. All pursue their goals, leading to reconciliation.
The Tempest Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- british renaissance
- low budget film
- male pubic hair
- pubic hair
- vagina
- male full frontal nudity
- revenge plot
- nudity
- female frontal nudity
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- female full frontal nudity
- anguish
- tempest
- drunkenness
- love
- king
- eyeglasses
- song
- men dance together
- survivor
- cook
- tableaux
- falling in love
- man wears overalls
- father son relationship
- based on a stage play
- slave
- director writer
- king of naples
- banishment
- resentment
- exile
- ariel character
- traitor
- conjuring
- singer
- singing
- prospero character
- caliban character
- bare chested man
- dancing
- wedding feast
- sprite
- dancer
- island
- sailor
- sorcerer
- dance
The Tempest Cast & Characters
Heathcote Williams leads the cast as Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan, with Peter Bull as Alonso, the King of Naples and Toyah Willcox as Miranda, his daughter. Directed by Derek Jarman; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Derek Jarman
- Heathcote Williams as Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan
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Peter Bull as Alonso, the King of Naples - Toyah Willcox as Miranda, his daughter
- Neil Cunningham as Sebastian, his brother
Also Starring in The Tempest
· 12 more- Karl Johnson Ariel, an airy spirit
- Jack Birkett Caliban, a savage and deformed slave
- Richard Warwick Antonio, his brother
- Ken Campbell Gonzalo, an honest councillor
- Christopher Biggins Stephano, a drunken mariner
- Claire Davenport Sycorax
- David Meyer Ferdinand, his son
- Elisabeth Welch A Goddess
- Peter Turner Trinculo, his friend
- Helen Wellington-Lloyd A Spirit
- Kate Temple Young Miranda
- Angela Whittingham A Spirit
More from Derek Jarman
More films directed by Derek Jarman, best-rated first: Jubilee, Will You Dance with Me?, Caravaggio and Projections.
The Tempest Plot Summary
What happens in The Tempest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a moonlit night, the magician Prospero lies restless as a violent storm rages over the sea. The tempest is not a random act but a deliberate spell he has commanded through his loyal servant, the spirit Ariel. Ariel explains how the illusion was conjured to cast the King of Naples, the island’s shipwreck survivors, and their crew toward the island so Prospero can finally shape the fates around him. The storm’s fury serves a deeper purpose: to bring old enemies into his reach and set the stage for a quiet, patient reckoning.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tempest, scene by scene
The Tempest Box Office
The Tempest grossed $813 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$813
- International
- $813
The Tempest Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Elisabeth Welch - ‘Stormy Weather’
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews The Tempest (1979) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know The Tempest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What does Prospero deliberately conjure to bring his old enemies to the island?
The Tempest Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “템페스트” and “暴风雨”.
- Also known as
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- 템페스트
- 暴风雨
- Bouře
- テンペスト
- La tempestad
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The Tempest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Tempest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tempest?
The Tempest runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Tempest released?
The Tempest was released on September 13, 1979.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by Derek Jarman.
More films by Derek Jarman Who is in the cast of The Tempest?
The Tempest stars Heathcote Williams as Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan, Peter Bull as Alonso, the King of Naples and Toyah Willcox as Miranda, his daughter, among 16 credited actors.
How much did The Tempest make at the box office?
The Tempest grossed $813 worldwide.
Does The Tempest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tempest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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