The Tempest

Cast: Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Ben Wishaw, Felicity Jones. Geoffrey Rush, Chris Cooper, Reeve Carney

Director: Julie Taymor

Rating: NR

Release date: 2010

Synopsis:

Shakespeare's play mixes romance with fraternal politics and the supernatural. As revised for the screen, it will center around Prospera, her daughter Miranda (Jones) and a shipwrecked crew full of Prospera's enemies.

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