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O (2001) -- An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in a high school and centered around basketball player Odin.
O (2001) -- An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in a high school and centered around basketball player Odin.
O (2001) -- An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in a high school and centered around basketball player Odin.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   10,262 votes
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Director:
Tim Blake Nelson
Writers (WGA):
William Shakespeare (play)
Brad Kaaya (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 August 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance | Thriller more
Tagline:
Everything Comes Full Circle... more
Plot:
An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in a high school and centered around basketball player Odin. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
James McAvoy and Emily Blunt Lend Voices to 'Gnomeo and Juliet'
 (From Get The Big Picture. 19 August 2008, 11:53 PM, PDT)
Musketeer Wins Duel With Rock Star
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 12 September 2001)
User Comments:
Strong and chilling. more (144 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Mekhi Phifer ... Odin James

Josh Hartnett ... Hugo Goulding

Andrew Keegan ... Michael Cassio

Julia Stiles ... Desi Brable
Rain Phoenix ... Emily

Elden Henson ... Roger Rodriguez

Martin Sheen ... Coach Duke Goulding

John Heard ... Dean Bob Brable
Anthony Johnson ... Dell (as Anthony 'A. J.' Johnson)
Chris Dong ... Dutchman Player

Rachel Shumate ... Brandy
Marshall Gitter ... Radio Announcer
Lisa Benavides ... Ms. Serney

Chris Freihofer ... Assistant Coach Jeffries
Ken French ... Scout #1
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Othello (USA) (working title)
The One (Europe: English title) (DVD title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, a scene of strong sexuality, language and drug use.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Finland:K-15 | Canada:R (Ontario) | Singapore:PG (cut) | Portugal:M/16 | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Denmark:15 (DVD rating) | Germany:16 | Philippines:PG-13 | Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Company:
Chickie the Cop more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Christina Ricci originally had the part of Desi Brable, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Odin and Hugo are in Hugo's room talking about Mike and Desi, the jacket hanging on the bed changes positions. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Hugo: All my life I always wanted to fly. I always wanted to live like a hawk. I know you're not supposed to be jealous of anything, but... to take flight, to soar above everything and everyone, now that's living.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Lucy (2006) more

FAQ

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User Comments

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27 out of 33 people found the following comment useful.
Strong and chilling., 31 May 2004
8/10
Author: Finntroll from Turku, Finland

In these dark times when it seems like at least 95 % of all the teen-movies that are made are trying to copy "American Pie", this is the kick in the butt that the genre needs.

Shakespeare's classical play Othello has been somewhat rewritten to fit the silverscreen and the 21st century better. The theme of revenge, love and jealousy remains intact but the settings have been changed. Great actors in the three leading roles (Stiles, Phifer, Hartnett) makes this movie feel alive, and the cursing and violence makes it feel even more real. The ending is scary and sad, and it makes you think for a long time after you've seen it.

Along with "Donnie Darko" and "Ghost World", this is one of the best movies aimed at teens I've seen.

***/****

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