The Tempest — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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 want…

Cast & Crew

Directed by Derek Jarman

• Heathcote Williams
  as Prospero, the Right Duke of Milan
• Toyah Willcox
  as Miranda, his daughter
• Karl Johnson
  as Ariel, an airy spirit
• Jack Birkett
  as Caliban, a savage and deformed slave
• Peter Bull
  as Alonso, the King of Naples
• David Meyer
  as Ferdinand, his son

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