The Tempest (1960)

The overthrown Duke of Milan (Maurice Evans), who is also a sorcerer, has lived on a remote island for over a decade. His only companion is his daughter (Lee Remick). He is served by a sprite (Roddy McDowall) and a deformed "monster" (Richard Burton). But when his brother (Paul Ballantyne) who deposed him and his companions are washed ashore by a sea storm, the sorcerer sees a chance to exact revenge. Directed by George Schaefer, this is an abridged version of Shakespeare's play running under 90 minutes. It's airy and lucent and if at times it seems rushed, it's an opportunity to see Burton, McDowall and Evans strut their stuff. Only the lovely Remick seems unsure of herself, Shakespeare's  lines don't seem to come as effortlessly from her lips as it does to the rest of the cast. Hardly the definitive TEMPEST on film but most other versions have been adaptations like FORBIDDEN PLANET or Paul Mazursky's TEMPEST rather than a straight on presentation. With Tom Poston, Liam Redmond, William Bassett and Ronald Radd.