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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Feature film version of The Tempest with Helen Mirren as Prospera.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2009
Notes
Estimated budget: $20,000,000.
Released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment 2011.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Gender reversal

Credits

Director
Julie Taymor
Producer
Jason K. Lau; Julia Taylor-Stanley; Julie Taymor; Lynn Hendee; Robert Chartoff
Cinematographer
Stuart Dryburgh
Writer
William Shakespeare
Screenplay
Julie Taymor
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Production Design
Mark Friedberg
Costume
Sandy Powell
Art Direction
Alex DiGerlando; Kim Jennings
Cast
Alan Cumming 
Alfred Molina 
Ben Whishaw 
Chris Cooper 
David Strathairn 
Djimon Hounsou 
Felicity Jones 
Helen Mirren 
Jude Akuwudike 
Kevin Cannon 
Reeve Carney 
Russell Brand 
Tom Conti 

Production Company

Name

Artemis Films

Name

Miranda Films

Name

TalkStory Productions

Distributor (Sale)

 

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