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Othello

  • 1995
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
9.9K
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Laurence Fishburne and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
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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... Read allThe 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.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.

  • Director
    • Oliver Parker
  • Writers
    • Oliver Parker
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Irène Jacob
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    9.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oliver Parker
    • Writers
      • Oliver Parker
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Kenneth Branagh
      • Irène Jacob
    • 54User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:45
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    Margarita Levieva at an event for Othello (1995)
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    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, and Irène Jacob in Othello (1995)
    Michael Sheen in Othello (1995)
    Laurence Fishburne, Irène Jacob, Nicholas Farrell, and Nathaniel Parker in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh in Othello (1995)
    Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, Irène Jacob, and Gabriele Ferzetti in Othello (1995)

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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Othello
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Iago
    Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob
    • Desdemona
    • (as Irene Jacob)
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Cassio
    Michael Maloney
    Michael Maloney
    • Roderigo
    Anna Patrick
    Anna Patrick
    • Emilia
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Montano
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • Bianca
    • (as Indra Ove)
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Lodovico
    André Oumansky
    André Oumansky
    • Gratiano
    • (as Andre Oumansky)
    Philip Locke
    Philip Locke
    • 1st Senator
    John Savident
    John Savident
    • 2nd Senator
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    • The Duke of Venice
    Pierre Vaneck
    Pierre Vaneck
    • Brabantio
    Luca Guardabascio
    • Servant in the dancin scene
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Oliver Parker
    • Writers
      • Oliver Parker
      • William Shakespeare
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This production marks the first time a black man was cast in the title role in a moving picture version of Othello.
    • Goofs
      In the beach scene, equipment boxes are visible on the upper slope of the beach as Iago and Othello walk along.
    • Quotes

      Iago: I am not what I am.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Nixon/Jumanji/Heat/Mr. Holland's Opus/Sense and Sensibility/Othello (1995)

    User reviews54

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    9/10
    Sir Laurence Fishburne? ;o)
    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.
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    4
    • EFRA
    • Jul 10, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Otelo
    • Filming locations
      • Orsini Castle, Bracciano, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Dakota Films
      • Imminent Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,844,379
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,097
      • Dec 17, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,844,379
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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