Tempest
"Overwhelming as the Elements!"
Originally released in 1958. Tempest is a adventure/history film. directed by Alberto Lattuada. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Silvana Mangano, Van Heflin, and Viveca Lindfors
Synopsis
A young officer in the army of Empress Catherine of Russia is on his way to his new duty station at a remote outpost. During a blinding snowstorm he comes upon a stranger who was caught in the storm and is near death from freezing. He rescues the man and eventually brings him back to health. When the man is well enough to travel, the two part company and the man vows to repay the officer for saving his life. Soon after he arrives at his new post, a revolt by the local Cossacks breaks out and the fort is besieged by the rebels. The young officer is astonished to find out that the leader of the rebellious Cossacks is none other than the stranger whose life he had saved during the storm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Silvana Mangano
as Masha
Van Heflin
as Emelyan Pugachov
Viveca Lindfors
as Catherine II
Geoffrey Horne
as Piotr Grinov
Robert Keith
as Capt. Miranov
Agnes Moorehead
as Vassilissa Mironova
Vittorio Gassman
as Prosecutor
Helmut Dantine
as Shvabrin
Fulvia Franco
as Palaska
Finlay Currie
as Count Grinov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
- DDL Cinematografica
- Bosna Film
- gray-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tempest about?
A young officer in the army of Empress Catherine of Russia is on his way to his new duty station at a remote outpost. During a blinding snowstorm he comes upon a stranger who was caught in the stor...
Who directed Tempest?
Tempest was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
How long is Tempest?
Tempest has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Tempest released?
Tempest was released on December 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tempest?
The main cast of Tempest includes Silvana Mangano, Van Heflin, Viveca Lindfors, Geoffrey Horne, Robert Keith.