

The Tempest
1998-12-13 · 85 min · ★ 6.2
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
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- Directors
- Jack Bender
- Production companies
- NBC Studios, Bonnie Raskin Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Peter FondaGideon Prosper
John GloverAnthony Prosper
Harold PerrineauAriel
Katherine HeiglMiranda Prosper
John Pyper-FergusonGator Man
Eddie MillsCaptain Frederick Allen
Donzaleigh AbernathyMambo Azaleigh
Tom NowickiGeneral Sherman
Rhoda GriffisSophie Dupree
Alex VanLead Raider
Tim ParatiRaider
Charles LawlorGeneral Pemberton
David DwyerSheriff
Robert C. TreveilerUnion SentryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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