Prospero's Books
"A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest."
Originally released in 1991. Prospero's Books is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Peter Greenaway. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Gielgud, Michael Clark, and Michel Blanc
Synopsis
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'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (101 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,725,000
- Revenue
- $1,750,301
Production Companies
- Caméra One
- Allarts
- Cinéa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospero's Books about?
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'.
Who directed Prospero's Books?
Prospero's Books was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is Prospero's Books?
Prospero's Books has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Prospero's Books released?
Prospero's Books was released on August 30, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prospero's Books?
The main cast of Prospero's Books includes John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson, Isabelle Pasco.
Is Prospero's Books worth watching?
Prospero's Books has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.