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| Directed by | Paul Mazursky |
| Produced by | Paul Mazursky Steven Bernhardt Pato Guzman |
| Written by | Screenplay: Leon Capetanos Paul Mazursky Play: Wm. Shakespear |
| Starring | John Cassavetes Gena Rowlands Susan Sarandon Vittorio Gassman /Raul Julia Molly Ringwald |
| Music by | Stomu Yamashta |
| Cinematography | Donald McAlpine |
| Editing by | Donn Cambern |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | August 13, 1982 (United States) September 15, 1982 (Canada) |
| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Tempest (1982) is a American comedy-drama film directed by Paul Mazursky. It's a very loose adaptation of the William Shakespeare play, The Tempest.[1] The picture stars John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, and Molly Ringwald in her debut feature film.
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Plot
The movie tells the story of Phillip Dimitrius (John Cassavetes), a middle-aged New York architect who is going through a difficult mid-life crisis. Dimitrius abandons his wife, leaves New York City and moves to a Greek island with his teen-age daughter Miranda Dimitrius (Molly Ringwald). In Greece he meets Aretha Tomalin (Susan Sarandon), a singer, and they become lovers. Although mysteriously he soon takes a vow of celibacy. Living on the island is Kalibanos (Raul Julia), an old hermit, the island's only resident. Phillip Dimitrius finally seems happy until one day a twist of fate brings his wife, her new lover, and his son to the island due to a shipwreck.
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.
Background
Filming Locations
The picture was filmed on location, including: Athens, Greece; Atlantic City, New Jersey, and New York City, New York, both in the United States.
Cast
- John Cassavetes as Phillip Dimitrius
- Gena Rowlands as Antonia Dimitrius
- Susan Sarandon as Aretha Tomalin
- Vittorio Gassman as Alonzo
- Raul Julia as Kalibanos
- Molly Ringwald as Miranda Dimitrius
- Sam Robards as Freddy
- Paul Stewart as Phillip's Father
- Jackie Gayle as Trinc
- Anthony Holland as Sebastian
- Jerry Hardin as Harry Gondorf
- Paul Mazursky as Terry Bloomfield
- Lucianne Buchanan as Dolores
- Vassilis Glezakos as Captain
- Luigi Laezza as Sailor
- Sergio Nicolai as Sailor
Critical reception
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."[2]
Awards
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.
Footnotes
- ^ The Tempest at the Internet Movie Database.
- ^ Canby, Vincent. The New York Times film review, August 13, 1982.
External links
- The Tempest at the Internet Movie Database.
- Tempest at Rotten Tomatoes.
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