William Shakespeare's The Tempest / London Films ; produced by Guy Ford and Mordecai Schreiber ; adapted for the screen and directed by Derek Jarman.

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An interpretation of Shakespeare's play The Tempest, with elaborate staging and modern touches. It tells the story of Prospero, the magician, who lives with his daughter on an enchanted island and punishes his enemies when they are shipwrecked there. It's a study of sexual and political power.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Tempest (Motion picture : 1979)
Corporate Author:	London Film Productions
Other Authors:	Ford, Guy Schreiber, Mordecai Jarman, Derek, 1942-1994 Willcox, Toyah, 1958- Williams, Heathcote Johnson, Karl, 1948- Welch, Elisabeth
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Kino on Video, [2000]
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > Tempest > Adaptations. Feature films.
Genre:	Adaptations.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:	Tempest. [Cover title] Derek Jarman's The Tempest.
Format:	Video DVD

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