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Prospero's Books

Film · 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'.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Peter Greenawaydirector · writer
  2. William Shakespearewriter
  3. Marina Bodbijleditor
  4. Sacha Viernycinematographer
  5. Michael Nymancomposer
  6. Kees Kasanderproducer
  7. Ben van Osproduction designer
  8. Jan Roelfsproduction designer

On screen

  1. Michael Clarklead actor
  2. Erland Josephsonlead actor
  3. Michel Blanclead actor
  4. John Gielgudlead actor
  5. Deborah Conwaysupporting actor
  6. Marie Angelsupporting actor
  7. Isabelle Pascosupporting actor
  8. Ute Lempersupporting actor
  9. Tom Bellsupporting actor
  10. Mark Rylancesupporting actor
  11. Kenneth Cranhamsupporting actor
  12. Jim van der Woudeguest actor
  13. Michiel Romeynguest actor
  14. Orpheoguest actor
  15. Paul Russellguest actor
  16. Gerard Thoolenguest actor
  17. Emil Wolkguest actor
  18. James Thierréeguest actor
  19. Pierre Bokmaguest actor
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From the people who made Prospero's Books

105
  1. The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover1989 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. Drowning by Numbers1988 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  3. A Zed & Two Noughts1985 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  4. The Baby of Mâcon1993 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  5. The Belly of an Architect1987 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. The Draughtsman's Contract1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. The Pillow Book1995 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  8. Julius Caesar1953 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Chimes at Midnight1965 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Othello1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Cinema16: British Short Films2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Much Ado About Nothing1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Hamlet1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Macbeth1948 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. As You Like It2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. The Tragedy of Macbeth2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Much Ado About Nothing2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Henry V1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Hamlet1948 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. A Midsummer Night's Dream1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Jubal1956 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Coriolanus2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Hamlet1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  31. Hamlet2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Richard III1955 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  33. Romeo + Juliet1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  43. 10 Things I Hate About You1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  56. Tromeo & Juliet1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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04

Through the cast

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  2. Kiss & TellMichel Blanc2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Dead TiredMichel Blanc1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Marche à l'ombreMichel Blanc1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Odd JobMichel Blanc2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Come to My Place, I Live at a Girlfriend'sMichel Blanc1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. French Fried Vacations 3: Friends ForeverMichel Blanc2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. French Fried Vacation 2Michel Blanc1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The MonsterMichel Blanc1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. French Fried VacationMichel Blanc1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Passion of AnnaErland Josephson1969 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Scenes from a MarriageErland Josephson1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Face to FaceErland Josephson1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Scenes from a MarriageErland Josephson1973 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  15. R.A.I.D. Special UnitMichel Blanc2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. The SacrificeErland Josephson1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. MénageMichel Blanc1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Les SouvenirsMichel Blanc2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. UranusMichel Blanc1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. SarabandErland Josephson2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. NostalgiaErland Josephson1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Christmas with the TuchesMichel Blanc2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of SpiesMark Rylance2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Arthur 2: On the RocksJohn Gielgud1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. A Good DoctorMichel Blanc2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. You Are So BeautifulMichel Blanc2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Strike It RichJohn Gielgud1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. The Day I Saw Your HeartMichel Blanc2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. BecketJohn Gielgud1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. The MinisterMichel Blanc2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. The Elephant ManJohn Gielgud1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. ArthurJohn Gielgud1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. HauntedJohn Gielgud1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. Appointment with DeathJohn Gielgud1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. School's OutMichel Blanc2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. GandhiJohn Gielgud1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. Secret AgentJohn Gielgud1936 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. The Small VictoriesMichel Blanc2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of DoomTom Bell1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Ulysses' GazeErland Josephson1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Autumn SonataErland Josephson1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Phantom of the OpenMark Rylance2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. The MagicianErland Josephson1958 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Cries and WhispersErland Josephson1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. The KraysTom Bell1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Hour of the WolfErland Josephson1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. MerlinJohn Gielgud1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  48. Fanny and AlexanderErland Josephson1984 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  49. Gulliver's TravelsJohn Gielgud1996 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  50. Brink of LifeErland Josephson1958 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. IntimacyMark Rylance2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Murder on the Orient ExpressJohn Gielgud1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  54. Fanny and AlexanderErland Josephson1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  57. The Unbearable Lightness of BeingErland Josephson1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. ElizabethJohn Gielgud1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  60. Chariots of FireJohn Gielgud1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. ShineJohn Gielgud1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Shining ThroughJohn Gielgud1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  64. Bridge of SpiesMark Rylance2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The New Adventures of AladdinMichel Blanc2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Murder by DecreeJohn Gielgud1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Gramps Is in the ResistanceMichel Blanc1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Bones and AllMark Rylance2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. The Hundred-Foot JourneyMichel Blanc2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Lion of the DesertJohn Gielgud1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Hellbound: Hellraiser IIKenneth Cranham1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  73. Santa Claus Is a StinkerMichel Blanc1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  84. Prêt-à-PorterMichel BlancUte Lemper1994 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  85. Schneider vs. BaxPierre Bokma2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. The Trial of the Chicago 7Mark Rylance2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. ChocolatJames Thierrée2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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