Mekhi Phifer
Odin James
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An alienated high school kid (Josh Hartnett) ignored by his basketball coach father (Martin Sheen chewing the scenery), plots to destroy Odin (Mekhi Phifer) a star player his father adores. Tragedy follows. Fast-paced, somber and disturbing.
- (22K)
- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Tim Blake Nelson
- 2001-08-31
O is a 2001 American romantic thriller film, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello, set in an American high school. It stars Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hartnett. It was directed by Tim Blake Nelson and written by Brad Kaaya.
Aug 31, 2001 · "O" (2001) Directed by Tim Blake Nelson. Screenplay by Brad Kaaya, based on "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Release date: August 31, 2001. Runtime: 94 minutes. Country: United States. Language: English. Subtitles: English and Portuguese. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0184791/
- 95 min
- 32.3K
- ShirleyCobain
Moving the classic tale of "Othello" onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story focuses on a young black man named Odin (Mekhi Phifer) who is convinced...
- (124)
- Tim Blake Nelson
- R
- Mekhi Phifer
Aug 31, 2001 · “O” is close in spirit to Baz Luhrmann’s teen-gang version of ”William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet.” It isn’t a line-by-line update but an attempt to reproduce the passion of the original play, and for younger viewers new to Shakespeare, it would only enhance a reading of the real thing.
In this modern version of Shakespeare's 'Othello', Odin James is the black star of the basketball team at an otherwise white boarding school. He is headed for big time with his sport and is in love with Desi, the most popular girl in school.
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