Prospero’s Books (1991)
English fantasy film directed by Peter Greenaway
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 1991
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Prospero's Books has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). The English film released in 1991. It is directed by Peter Greenaway and stars John Gielgud, Michael Clark and Michel Blanc.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Cast
- John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson, Isabelle Pasco, Mark Rylance, Ute Lemper, James Thiérrée, Kenneth Cranham, Tom Bell, Pierre Bokma
- Cinematography
- Sacha Vierny
- Music
- Michael Nyman
- Written by
- Peter Greenaway
- Produced by
- Peter Greenaway
- Distribution
- Miramax
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Tempest
- Country
- France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1991
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Prospero's Books?
Prospero's Books has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did Prospero's Books release?
Prospero's Books released in 1991.
Who directed Prospero's Books?
Prospero's Books is directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who is in the cast of Prospero's Books?
The cast of Prospero's Books includes John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson, Isabelle Pasco and Mark Rylance.
Is Prospero's Books based on a true story or a book?
Prospero's Books is based on The Tempest.
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