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.
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Othello | |
| Irène Jacob | ... | Desdemona (as Irene Jacob) | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Iago | |
| Nathaniel Parker | ... | Cassio | |
| Michael Maloney | ... | Roderigo | |
| Anna Patrick | ... | Emilia | |
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | Montano | |
| Indra Ové | ... | Bianca (as Indra Ove) | |
| Michael Sheen | ... | Lodovico | |
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André Oumansky | ... | Gratiano (as Andre Oumansky) |
| Philip Locke | ... | 1st Senator | |
| John Savident | ... | 2nd Senator | |
| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... | The Duke of Venice | |
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Pierre Vaneck | ... | Brabantio |
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Iago convinces Othello, The Moor of Venice that his wife, Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago is an evil, manipulative character with his own agenda. A plot of jealousy and rage transpires in this classic Shakespearean tale. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>
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Envy, greed, jealousy and love.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 January 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$11,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$29,097, 17 December 1995Gross USA:
$2,844,379Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,844,379Company Credits
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The first time an African-American was cast in the title role in a movie version of Othello. See more »Goofs
Gov. Montano stops Cassio from beating Roderigo, and Cassio's sword is raised above his head. Montano says, "You're drunk" and Cassio's response, "Drunk?" is accompanied by the sound of his already drawn sword being pulled from its scabbard for attack. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I've always enjoyed Kenneth Branagh's versions of the Shakespeare classics, as he always does a very good job, but in this movie, the one who lifts the whole movie, is none other than "the-always-great-actor" Laurence Fishburne. Surely he has made some poor choices in films, even though he's a wonderful actor, but in this one we're truly given the real Othello: the passion, the intensity of jealousy as it grows stronger alongside with Fishburne's well portrayed paranoia and, furthermore, we're finally given a black Othello!
I don't think they could have chosen a better Othello. Who else could have given him that blend of sympathy/antipathy, love/hatred and, not to forget, those fiery eyes...? Branagh is good as always, but not at his peak, Iréne Jacob's Desdemona is fairly good but a bit bleak, whilst Laurence Fishburne truly lifts it and makes it a very interesting and enjoyable movie. Do watch it.