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Othello
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William Shakespeare (play)
Oliver Parker (adaptation)
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Release Date:
15 December 1995 (USA) more
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Envy, greed, jealousy and love.
Plot:
The evil Iago pretends to be friend of Othello in order to manipulate him to serve his own end in the film version of this Shakespeare classic. full summary | add synopsis
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3 nominations more
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Branagh and Fishburne, highly impressive!! more (42 total)

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Rated R for some sexuality.
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123 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Oliver Parker's directorial debut. more
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Crew or equipment visible: In the beach scene, equipment boxes are visible on the upper slope of the beach as Iago and Othello walk along. more
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Iago: Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. more
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Featured in Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V) more

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Branagh and Fishburne, highly impressive!!, 9 July 2003
Author: devil_may_cry_ldk_dante_sparda from U.S.

As my Shakespeare Professor had mentioned, the part of Othello is highly challenging, which is why many don't perfect it or intend to play it. Larry Fishburne however did a magnificent job! He provided us an astonishing portrayal of how even a noble, righteous and even intelligent man, can succumb to "the green eyed monster." The calculatingly evil Iago was FLAWLESSLY portrayed by veteran Shakespearian actor Kenneth Branagh, who occasionally stared into the eyes of the camera itself, explaining his dark plans and expectations.

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