Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Tempest (1960, George Schaefer)
| Title | The Tempest |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | George Schaefer |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 16 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public high school |
| Play Connections | The Tempest (interpretation) |
| Series | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
Description
One of the ambitious live telecasts of a Shakespearean play that starred Maurice Evans, this Tempest is still well worth viewing. Richard Burton makes an unforgettable Caliban and a youthful Lee Remick as Miranda is absolutely stunning. For other Shakespeare plays in the Hallmark television series, see 102, 126, 305, 309, 484, 593, 594, and 649
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
| Caliban | Richard Burton |
|---|---|
| Prospero | Maurice Evans |
| Ariel | Roddy McDowall |
| Cast | Tom Poston |
| Gonzalo | Liam Redmond |
| Miranda | Lee Remick |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | George Schaefer |
|---|---|
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Production | Rouben Ter-Arutunian |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell