The Tempest (1998): Cast
The Tempest is a 1998 fantasy drama directed by Jack Bender, starring Peter Fonda as Gideon Prosper, Rhoda Griffis and John Glover. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tempest About?
The premise of The Tempest without spoilers.
The spell has been cast. An adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
The Tempest Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horse and carriage
- mississippi
- bayou
- brother versus brother
- modern day adaptation
- voice over narration
- supernatural power
- dance
- teenage love
- military officer
- fratricide
- rowboat
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- 1850s
- wrath
- wounded soldier
- whip
- whipping post
- voodoo
- voodoo doll
- vanish
- unwanted kiss
- uncle niece relationship
- traitor
- teenage girl
- swamp
- string quartet
- storm
- stairway
- spy
- spell
- snake
- slavery
- slave driver
- sheriff
- self doubt
- scout
- river crossing
- ring
- revenge
- resurrection
- raft
- prisoner
- priestess
- plantation
- party
- mother son relationship
- mirror
- military camp
- master slave relationship
- marriage proposal
The Tempest Cast & Characters
Peter Fonda leads the cast as Gideon Prosper, with Rhoda Griffis as Sophie Dupree and John Glover as Anthony Prosper. Directed by Jack Bender; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Bender
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Peter Fonda as Gideon Prosper -
Rhoda Griffis as Sophie Dupree -
John Glover as Anthony Prosper -
Katherine Heigl as Miranda Prosper
Also Starring in The Tempest
· 28 more- Steve Coulter Lewis
- Harold Perrineau Ariel
- Tom Nowicki General Sherman
- John Pyper-Ferguson Gator Man
- David Dwyer Sheriff
- Don Shanks Overseer
- Mark Miller Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Alex Van Lead Raider
- Dennis Redfield Wilfried "Willy" Gonzo
- Robert C. Treveiler Union Sentry
- Donzaleigh Abernathy Mambo Azaleigh
- Charles Lawlor General Pemberton
- Eddie Mills Captain Frederick Allen
- Bill Gribble Scout
- Tim Parati Raider
- Richard Lundin Posse Member
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- Jon Huffman General Grant
- James Bigwood Lieutenant
- Lonnie Hamilton Old Ariel
- Rachel Crouch Young Miranda
- Bruce M. Chapnick Bluecoat
- Roby Pettit Picket #2
- Ethan Jensen Picket
- Dallas Miller Field Slave
- Gary Dow Grant's Sergeant Major
- Adrienne Reynolds Delia
- John Laporte Surgeon
- Patricia Buckley-Moss Dancer (uncredited)
More from Jack Bender
More films directed by Jack Bender: Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen, Rewind, The Lone Ranger and Killing Mr. Griffin.
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The Tempest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tempest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tempest?
The Tempest runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Tempest released?
The Tempest was released on December 13, 1998.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by Jack Bender.
More films by Jack Bender Who is in the cast of The Tempest?
The Tempest stars Peter Fonda as Gideon Prosper, Rhoda Griffis as Sophie Dupree and John Glover as Anthony Prosper, among 32 credited actors.
Does The Tempest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tempest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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