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The Tempest
1980
A tale of young love and age-old revenge unfolds when the sorcerer Prospero causes a shipwreck, bringing his former enemies to his enchanted island and into his power. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the text. Read more
| Starring | Michael Hordern, Warren Clarke, Pippa Guard |
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| Director | John Gorrie |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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The Tempest
A tale of young love and age-old revenge unfolds when the sorcerer Prospero causes a shipwreck, bringing his former enemies to his enchanted island and into his power. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the text.
| Starring | Michael Hordern, Warren Clarke, Pippa Guard |
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| Director | John Gorrie |
| Studio | FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 5 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1980 To Rent: DVD: 15 May 2006 |
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Impressive Cast
This BBC Shakespeare version of the Tempest would look very basic and dated to a viewer more accustomed to the special effects that are available today. However... read more »
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- 19 Mar 2007 at 07:39
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Superb cast
Michael Hordern, Nigel Hawthorne & Andrew Sachs - you can't ask for more. The 'magical' effects appear a bit naff today.
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Michael Hordern - a superb Prospero
(1978 BBC production) One of Shakespeare’s last plays, a story of revenge and forgiveness. Michael Hordern, who died in 1995, was a superb actor. He ... read more »
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Impressive Cast
This BBC Shakespeare version of the Tempest would look very basic and dated to a viewer more accustomed to the special effects that are available today. However... read more »
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