Prospero's Books

Prospero's Books

A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest.

6.8 /10 101 votes
August 30, 1991 2h 6m Released

Storyline

An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'.

Key Information

Director Peter Greenaway
Writers William Shakespeare, Peter Greenaway
Studio Caméra One
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $1,725,000

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Cast & Crew

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

Michael Clark

Caliban

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Alonso

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Gonzalo

Isabelle Pasco

Isabelle Pasco

Miranda

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Antonio

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

Sebastian

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

Ferdinand

Marie Angel

Iris

Ute Lemper

Ute Lemper

Ceres

Deborah Conway

Deborah Conway

Juno

Paul Russell

Ariel

Frequently Asked Questions

Prospero's Books was released on August 30, 1991.

The runtime of Prospero's Books is 2h 6m.

Prospero's Books is a Drama, Fantasy movie.

Prospero's Books has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Prospero's Books is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Prospero's Books was directed by Peter Greenaway.

The main cast of Prospero's Books includes John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc.

Prospero's Books is originally in English.