An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
US
Genres:
Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Release:
September 2010
Production:
Touchstone Pictures, Miramax, Chartoff Productions, Artemis Films, Mumbai Mantra Media, TalkStory Productions, Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions
Cast:
Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn, Tom Conti, Alan Cumming, Chris Cooper, Ben Whishaw, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, Jude Akuwudike
Tags:
island, sword, sorcery, banishment, spirit, storm, staff, woman director, sorceress, gender swap
