The read
It runs long at 2h 57m.
Synopsis
When Prince Pericles, visiting Antioch, discovers the dreaded answer to King Antiochus's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck. He loses his wife and daughter, and doesn't find them again until the story moves us through resurrection, attempted murder, pirates, prostitution, and divine revelation.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- David Hugh JonesDirector
- Martin BestOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mike GwilymPericles
- Juliet StevensonThaisa
- Amanda RedmanMarina
- Patrick AllenKing Simonides
- Patrick GodfreyHelicanus
- Norman RodwayCleon of Tarsus
- Annette CrosbieDionyza
- Edward PetherbridgeGower
- John WoodvineKing Antiochus
- Edita BrychtaAntiochus' Daughter
- Robert AshbyThaliard / Fifth Knight
- John BardonLord of Tyre / Fisherman of Pentapolis / Storm Sailor
Themes
princekingtempest