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Jan 19, 1996 · Drama Romance. The Moorish General Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his Lieutenant Michael Cassio, when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter Ensign named Iago. Director. Oliver Parker.
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Othello is a 1995 drama film based on William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name. It was directed by Oliver Parker and stars Laurence Fishburne as Othello, Irène Jacob as Desdemona, and Kenneth Branagh as Iago.
Dec 29, 1995 · Oliver Parker adapts and directs Shakespeare's tragedy of jealousy and betrayal, starring Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh and Irene Jacob. Ebert criticizes the film for its modernization, its lack of focus on Othello's character and its miscasting of Desdemona.
Oliver Parker (born 6 September 1960) is a British film director, screenwriter, and former actor. He is known for writing and directing the film adaptations of Shakespeare 's Othello (1995) and Wilde 's The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), and for his role as Peloquin in the cult film Nightbreed (1990).
YearFilmNotes1987Actor: "Moving Man 2"1988Actor: "Workman 2"1990Actor: "Peloquin"1990Actor: "Doctor"Heroic general Othello (Laurence Fishburne), the only African in the Venetian army, is carrying on a courtship with white noblewoman Desdemona (Irène Jacob).
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Jul 8, 2014 · Othello (1995) - Trailer #1. Writer/Director Oliver Parker (An Ideal Husband) adapts Shakespeare's towering tragedy of passion and jealousy with shattering performances by Kenneth Branagh (Iago...
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Oliver Parker. Laurence Fishburne. Irène Jacob. Kenneth Branagh. Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh star in Shakespeare's thrilling tale about the doomed marriage between a Moorish general and the daughter of a Venetian noble.