
The Tempest
Drama · Fantasy · TV Movie
Overview
Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, who lives in exile on a remote island as a sorcerer, uses his powers to shipwreck his usurper brother on the island.
Top Cast


Maurice Evans
Maurice Evans
Prospero
Maurice Evans
Prospero


Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Caliban
Richard Burton
Caliban


Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Ariel
Roddy McDowall
Ariel


Tom Poston
Tom Poston
Trinculo
Tom Poston
Trinculo


Liam Redmond
Liam Redmond
Gonzalo
Liam Redmond
Gonzalo


William Bassett
William Bassett
Ferdinand
William Bassett
Ferdinand


Lee Remick
Lee Remick
Miranda
Lee Remick
Miranda


Ronald Radd
Ronald Radd
Stephano
Ronald Radd
Stephano
William LeMassena
William LeMassena
Antonio
William LeMassena
Antonio
Paul Ballantyne
Paul Ballantyne
Sebastian
Paul Ballantyne
Sebastian
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