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The Tempest

The Tempest

Drama, Fantasy

1h 35m

September 13, 1979 (45 years ago)

Overview

Prospero, a potent magician, lives on a desolate isle with his virginal daughter, Miranda. He's in exile, banished from his duchy by his usurping brother and the King of Naples. Providence brings these enemies near; aided by his vassal the spirit Ariel, Prospero conjures a tempest to wreck the Italian ship. The king's son, thinking all others lost, becomes Prospero's prisoner, falling in love with Miranda and she with him. Prospero's brother and the king wander the island, as do a drunken cook and sailor, who conspire with Caliban, Prospero's beastly slave, to murder Prospero. Prospero wants reason to triumph, Ariel wants his freedom, Miranda a husband; the sailors want to dance.

ActorAge thenAge now
Heathcote Williams

Heathcote Williams

Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan

Birthday: November 15, 1941

37 July 1, 2017 (75)
Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

Miranda, his daughter

Birthday: May 18, 1958

2167
Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Ariel, an airy spirit

Birthday: March 1, 1948

3177
Jack Birkett

Jack Birkett

Caliban, a savage and deformed slave

Birthday: June 11, 1934

45 May 10, 2010 (75)
Peter Bull

Peter Bull

Alonso, the King of Naples

Birthday: March 21, 1912

67 May 20, 1984 (72)
David Meyer

David Meyer

Ferdinand, his son

Birthday: July 24, 1947

3278
Neil Cunningham

Neil Cunningham

Sebastian, his brother

Birthday: November 4, 1943

35 May 9, 1987 (43)
Richard Warwick

Richard Warwick

Antonio, his brother

Birthday: April 29, 1945

34 December 16, 1997 (52)
Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins

Stephano, a drunken mariner

Birthday: December 16, 1948

3076
Peter Turner

Peter Turner

Trinculo, his friend

Birthday: February 21, 1952

2773