Prospero's Books (1991)
The magician Prospero attempts to stop his daughter's affair with an enemy.
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Prospero -
Caliban -
Alonso -
Gonzalo -
Miranda -
Antonio -
Sebastian -
Ferdinand -
Adrian -
Francisco -
Trinculo
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Stephano -
Ariel
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Ariel
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Director:
Peter GreenawayWriters:
William Shakespeare (play), Peter GreenawayAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
"The Book of Motion" notably features Caliban (Michael Clark), Prospero's (Sir John Gielgud's) main antagonist on the island.
Alternate Versions
The German DVD version has two title cards before the opening credits explaining prior events and the premise of the film.
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Prospero's MagicWritten by Michael Nyman
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Genres
Drama | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
30 August 1991Language
English
Country of Origin
UK, Netherlands, France, Italy, JapanFilming Locations
UKBox Office
Budget:
GBP1,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$34,728 17 November 1991
Gross USA:
$1,750,301
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,750,301
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