Tempest (1982 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Paul Mazursky |
| Produced by |
Paul Mazursky Steven Bernhardt Pato Guzman |
| Screenplay by |
Leon Capetanos Paul Mazursky |
| Based on |
the play The Tempest by Wm. Shakespeare |
| Starring |
John Cassavetes Gena Rowlands Susan Sarandon Raul Julia Molly Ringwald |
| Music by | Stomu Yamashta |
| Cinematography | Donald McAlpine |
| Editing by | Donn Cambern |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $5,005,245 |
Tempest is a 1982 American comedy-drama film directed by Paul Mazursky. It is a loosely based, modern-day adaptation of the William Shakespeare play, The Tempest. The picture features John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon and Molly Ringwald in her debut feature film.[1]
Plot
The movie tells the story of Phillip Dimitrius (John Cassavetes), a middle-aged New York City architect who is going through a difficult mid-life crisis.
After learning that his wife Antonia has been having an affair, Dimitrius leaves New York City and moves to a Greek island with his teenage daughter, Miranda (Molly Ringwald). In Athens he meets Aretha Tomalin (Susan Sarandon), a singer, and they become lovers. Mysteriously, he takes a vow of celibacy after they move to the island.
Living on the island is Kalibanos, an eccentric hermit (Raúl Juliá), who previously was its only resident.
Phillip Dimitrius finally seems happy, until one day a twist of fate brings his wife, her new lover Alonzo (Phillip's ex-boss), and Alonzo's son to the island due to a shipwreck.
Cast
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Background
Filming Locations
The picture was filmed on location, including: Athens, Greece; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and New York City, New York.
Distribution
The film premiered in the United States on August 13, 1982.
It was screened at various film festivals, including: the Venice Film Festival, Italy; the Toronto Film Festival, Canada; the Davao City Film Festival, Philippines; and others.
Reception
Critical response
Vincent Canby, film critic for The New York Times, was harsh in his review. He praised Paul Mazursky for some of his earlier works but Canby did not like this film, and wrote, "Tempest is an overblown, fancified freak of a film. Experiencing it is like watching a 10-ton canary as it attempts to become airborne. It lumbers up and down the runway tirelessly, but never once succeeds in getting both feet off the ground at the same time. The spectacle is amusing in isolated moments but, finally, exhausting."[3]
Accolades
Wins
- Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award, Paul Mazursky; 1982.
- Venice Film Festival: Pasinetti Award - Best Actress, Susan Sarandon; 1982.
Nominations
- Golden Globe Awards: Golden Globe; Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Raul Julia; New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female, Molly Ringwald; 1983.
- Young Artist Awards: Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Sam Robards; Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Molly Ringwald; 1983.
See also
- List of William Shakespeare film adaptations
References
- ↑ Tempest at the American Film Institute Catalog.
- ↑ Curley, Mallory. A Cookie Mueller Encyclopedia (2010), pp. 475-476.
- ↑ Canby, Vincent. The New York Times film review, August 13, 1982.
External links
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- Tempest at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Tempest at the Internet Movie Database
- Tempest at allmovie
- Tempest at the TCM Movie Database
- Tempest at Rotten Tomatoes
- Tempest film trailer at YouTube
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