Prospero's Books

– An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Prospero's Books (1991)

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'.

Release Date:

30 Aug 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Peter Greenaway

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play), Peter Greenaway

Main Actors:

John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson

Plot:

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'.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

NHK

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%