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Othello

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 3m
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6.9/10
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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.
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  • Director
    • Oliver Parker
  • Writers
    • Oliver Parker(adaptation)
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Irène Jacob
Top credits
  • Director
    • Oliver Parker
  • Writers
    • Oliver Parker(adaptation)
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Irène Jacob
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Othello
    Trailer 1:45
    Othello

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    Margarita Levieva at an event for Othello (1995)
    Margarita Levieva at an event for 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)
    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
    • Othelloas Othello
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Iagoas Iago
    Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob
    • Desdemonaas Desdemona
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Cassioas Cassio
    Michael Maloney
    Michael Maloney
    • Roderigoas Roderigo
    Anna Patrick
    Anna Patrick
    • Emiliaas Emilia
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Montanoas Montano
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • Biancaas Bianca
    • (as Indra Ove)
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Lodovicoas Lodovico
    André Oumansky
    André Oumansky
    • Gratianoas Gratiano
    • (as Andre Oumansky)
    Philip Locke
    Philip Locke
    • 1st Senatoras 1st Senator
    John Savident
    John Savident
    • 2nd Senatoras 2nd Senator
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    • The Duke of Veniceas The Duke of Venice
    Pierre Vaneck
    Pierre Vaneck
    • Brabantioas Brabantio
    Luca Guardabascio
    • Servant in the dancin sceneas Servant in the dancin scene
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Oliver Parker
    • Writers
      • Oliver Parker(adaptation)
      • William Shakespeare(play)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first time an African-American was cast in the title role in a movie 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 At the Movies: Nixon/Jumanji/Heat/Mr. Holland's Opus/Sense and Sensibility/Othello (1995)

    User reviews51

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    Top review
    An impressive update on a timeless classic
    Price's 1995 version of Shakespeare's 'Othello' keeps the viewer's interest while staying true to the story. Although shortened and slightly modified, the action never stops, so that even restless audiences will enjoy and appreciate the genius that is Shakespeare. Desdemona is played to near perfection, and the actress portraying Emilia really appears to understand the different shades of such a deep character. When my acting 11/12 class viewed the film, we were so involved that one girl actually screamed at the screen. It was an enjoyable, tragic, comedic two hours that I would definitely watch again.
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    • Jun 12, 2001

    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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