
Two inspiration sources appear clearly: contemporary American gangster movies and Alfred Döblin’s novel Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929).
Directed by Robert Siodmak, The Tempest leans on a strong ensemble — Emil Jannings, Anna Sten, Trude Hesterberg — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1932.
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