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Othello
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Jan 19, 1996 · Othello: Directed by Oliver Parker. With Laurence Fishburne, Irène Jacob, Kenneth Branagh, Nathaniel Parker. 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.
- (10K)
- Drama, Romance
- Oliver Parker
- 1996-01-19
Budget. $11 million. Box office. $2.8 million (United States) 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. This is the first cinematic reproduction of the play released by a ...
- $11 million
- Charlie Mole
- December 15, 1995
- Luc Roeg, David Barron
Othello (1995) 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. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once ...
- 123 min
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Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh star in a naturalistic version of Shakespeare's thrilling tale about the doomed marriage between a Moor...
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy starring Laurence Fishburne as Othello and Kenneth Branagh as Iago. Critics praise the performances and the cinematography, but some find the language and the cast distracting.
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- Oliver Parker
- R
- Laurence Fishburne
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello" that depicts the Moor as a tragic hero and the Iago as a scheming villain, with a modern twist of casting a black Othello and a white Desdemona. The film reduces the play to a series of scenes and montages, and misses the language and drama of the original.
About this movie. Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh star in a naturalistic version of Shakespeare's thrilling tale about the doomed marriage between a Moorish general and the daughter of a Venetian noble.
