An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in an upper class prep school, and centered around basketball player Odin.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Mekhi Phifer | ... |
Odin James
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| Martin Sheen | ... |
Coach Duke Goulding
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| Josh Hartnett | ... |
Hugo Goulding
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| Andrew Keegan | ... |
Michael
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| Julia Stiles | ... |
Desi Brable
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| Rain Phoenix | ... |
Emily
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| Chris Freihofer | ... |
Assistant Coach
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| Elden Henson | ... |
Roger
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| John Heard | ... |
Dean Brable
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| Anthony Johnson | ... |
Dell
(as Anthony 'A. J.' Johnson)
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Chris Dong | ... |
Dutchman Player
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| Rachel Shumate | ... |
Brandy
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Marshall Gitter | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Lisa Benavides-Nelson | ... |
Ms. Serney
(as Lisa Benavides)
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Ken French | ... |
Scout #1
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Dana Ratliff | ... |
T.V. Announcer
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| Christopher Jones | ... |
Jason
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Ronalda Stover | ... |
Woman Score Keeper
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| Kelvin O'Bryant | ... |
Ball Boy
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Jack Munn | ... |
Lanny
(as Jack 'Jay' Munn)
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Michael Flippo | ... |
Mr. Bradley
(as Mike Flippo)
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James Middleton | ... |
Cop
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Julie Fishell | ... |
Newscaster
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| Wally Welch | ... |
Mr. Kirby
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Zac David | ... |
Hawks Player
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James Galloway | ... |
Hawks Player
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Michael Givens | ... |
Hawks Player
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Chase Page | ... |
Hawks Player
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Rick Streeter | ... |
Hawks Player
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Doug Ayers | ... |
Hawks Player
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| Dal Conner | ... |
Dutchmen Player
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David Dooley | ... |
Dutchmen Player
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Justin Ferira | ... |
Dutchmen Player
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Jaime Ingram | ... |
Dutchmen Player
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Jantz Baker | ... |
Titans Player
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Jerred Clarke | ... |
Titans Player
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Christopher Grooms | ... |
Titans Player
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Shawn Hill | ... |
Titans Player
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Parker Kirby | ... |
Titans Player
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Sean Murphy | ... |
Titans Player
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| Jonathan Rosenbloom | ... |
Titans Player
(as Jon Rosenbloom)
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Derek Zieminski | ... |
Titans Player
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Richard Grandison | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Evan Jones | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Errol McPherson | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Nathan Monroe | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Tony Moore | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Bernard Smalls | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Quintral Washington | ... |
Bulldogs Player
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Daniel M. Fox | ... |
College Scout
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| Todd Adamson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Luke Benko | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Josh Bunnelle | ... |
Fan in Stands (uncredited)
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| Lindsay Canton | ... |
Cute girl (uncredited)
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Shannon DeSalvo | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Lonnie Knight | ... |
News Photographer (uncredited)
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Mark Miller | ... |
Fan in Stands (uncredited)
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Deborah Moss | ... |
ER patient (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tim Blake Nelson | ||
Written by
| William Shakespeare | ... | (play "Othello") |
| Brad Kaaya | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Betsy Danbury | ... | co-producer / line producer |
| Zack Estrin | ... | associate producer |
| Daniel Fried | ... | producer (as Daniel L. Fried) |
| Eric Gitter | ... | producer |
| Lisa Gitter | ... | co-producer |
| Fred Goodman | ... | co-executive producer (as Fredric B. Goodman) |
| Brad Kaaya | ... | associate producer |
| Stephen A. Kepniss | ... | co-executive producer |
| Michael I. Levy | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Rhulen | ... | producer |
| William Shively | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Tucker | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jeff Danna | ||
Cinematography by
| Russell Lee Fine | ||
Editing by
| Kate Sanford | ||
Editorial Department
| Michelle Botticelli | ... | assistant editor |
| Ben Gold | ... | assistant editor |
| Chris Hinton | ... | color timer |
| Rebecca Swender | ... | apprentice editor |
| Cory Victor | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Laura Weinberg | ... | apprentice editor |
| Renannah Weinstein | ... | apprentice editor (as Renannah Seliger) |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| Dina Goldman | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Ballance | ||
Set Decoration by
| David Schlesinger | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill M. Ohanneson | ... | (as Jill Ohanneson) |
Makeup Department
| Vanessa Davis | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Taylor Knight | ... | key hair stylist |
| Claudia Moser | ... | key makeup artist |
| Stephanie Ponder | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Patricia McAlhany Glasser | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Betsy Danbury | ... | unit production manager |
| Vera Golakova | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Susie Balaban | ... | second second assistant director |
| Dawn Massaro | ... | second assistant director |
| Tom Tucker | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Judi Bell | ... | additional art department coordinator |
| Louis Bernard | ... | greensman |
| Sean Bernard | ... | painter |
| Tim Cohn | ... | assistant property master |
| Abigail Drury | ... | painter |
| Frank M. Fleming | ... | lead man (as Frank Fleming) |
| Mick Flood | ... | property master |
| Tim Fox | ... | swing gang |
| Heath Hood | ... | propmaker |
| Christopher Kuder | ... | property maker |
| Michael S. Martin | ... | property master (as Michael Martin) |
| James Passanante | ... | construction coordinator |
| Teresa Phelps | ... | art department coordinator |
| Larry Sauls | ... | on-set dresser |
| Stephen Yetman | ... | swing gang (as Steve Yetman) |
Sound Department
| Michael Axinn | ... | assistant sound editor (as Michael G. Axinn) |
| Jennifer Barin | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Phil Benson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Karen Brocco | ... | assistant sound editor (as Karen A. Brocco) |
| Tony Eckert | ... | foley mixer |
| Jenny Elsinger | ... | cable person |
| Sue Fox | ... | adr editor |
| Lora Hirschberg | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stephen Kearney | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert Maxfield | ... | sound mixer |
| Frank 'Pepe' Merel | ... | foley recordist |
| Tom Myers | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jon Null | ... | dialogue editor |
| Larry Oatfield | ... | foley editor (as E. Larry Oatfield) |
| Michael Piotrowski | ... | boom operator |
| Gary A. Rizzo | ... | re-recording mixer (as Gary Rizzo) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Shoup | ... | adr editor |
| Steve Slanec | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Erich Stratmann | ... | supervising assistant sound editor |
| Dennie Thorpe | ... | foley artist |
| Jana Vance | ... | foley artist |
| Colin O'Neill | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ray Bivins | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Joe Goins | ... | special effects assistant |
| Heath Hood | ... | special effects technician (as G. Heath Hood) |
Stunts
| Cal Johnson | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt double: Josh Hartnett |
| Kay Kimler | ... | stunts |
| Tina McKissick | ... | stunts (as Tina Mckissick) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jared Abrams | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Basha | ... | still photographer |
| Richard M. Cole | ... | grip (as Richard Cole) |
| Joe D'Alessandro | ... | camera operator |
| Dave Duren | ... | rigging gaffer (as David Duren) |
| John Gilchrist Jr. | ... | best boy grip (as Jack Gilchrist) |
| Peter Girolami | ... | gaffer |
| Tony Jenzano | ... | video playback |
| Dan Jones | ... | film loader |
| Bryan Lee | ... | electrician |
| Stephen Mills | ... | grip |
| Ed O'Bryant | ... | best boy electric |
| Harrison Palmer | ... | electrician |
| John David Reynolds | ... | electrician (as John Reynolds) |
| Charles Seabrook | ... | key grip |
| M. Richard Speranza | ... | dolly grip |
| Jonas Steadman | ... | first assistant camera a |
| Mark Young | ... | electrician (as J. Mark Young) |
Casting Department
| Beth Bowling | ... | casting assistant |
| Robin Carlan | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Richard Futch | ... | local casting |
| Maxann Crotts Harvey | ... | additional extras casting (as Maxann Crotts) |
| Julie Lichter | ... | casting assistant |
| Margaret Mullins | ... | local casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nadine Haders | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Dorothy Masters | ... | set costumer |
| Deborah Pollard Matthews | ... | set costumer |
| Paul A. Simmons Jr. | ... | costume supervisor (as Paul Simmons Jr.) |
Location Management
| Cindi Hobgood | ... | assistant location manager (as Cynthia Hobgood) |
| Larry Jones | ... | location assistant |
| Preston Lancaster | ... | location assistant |
| Linda Lee | ... | location manager |
| Matt Morris | ... | location assistant |
| Matthew H. Morris | ... | location assistant (as Mathew H. Morris) |
| Ellis Simmons | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Barry Cole | ... | music supervisor |
| Mykal Coles | ... | vocalist: background music |
| Bobby Collins | ... | music consultant |
| Jeff Danna | ... | score producer |
| Brad Haehnel | ... | score recordist |
| Shira Kammen | ... | musician |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz | ... | music editor (as Mark Wlodarkiewicz) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jay Mason | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Brown | ... | driver |
| Ronald Brown | ... | driver (as Ron Brown) |
| Jeff Couch | ... | transportation captain |
| Anthony Forester | ... | transportation coordinator (as AJ 'Bubba' Forester) |
| Perry Hickman | ... | driver |
| Skip Long | ... | driver |
| David McAnany | ... | driver |
| Mack McInville | ... | driver |
| Tonny Meckelvaney | ... | driver |
| Walker Moore | ... | driver |
| Terry R. Owens | ... | driver (as Terry Owens) |
| Robert W. Simpson | ... | driver (as Rob Simpson) |
| Robert D. Wright | ... | driver (as Bob Wright) |
Additional Crew
| Beverly Ballzigler | ... | assistant to unit production manager |
| Liza Bigger | ... | production assistant |
| Marilyn Buist | ... | promotions coordinator |
| Christie Chaplin | ... | production secretary |
| Amy Chason | ... | craft service |
| Lisa DiQuollo | ... | craft service |
| Steve Dougherty | ... | chef |
| Abigail Gabbard | ... | office production assistant |
| Jillian Gallant | ... | office production assistant |
| Ashleigh Gerl | ... | promotions intern |
| Joanne Martin Hinson | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin Hinson | ... | set production assistant |
| Hilary Howard | ... | promotions intern |
| Mira Husseini | ... | film publicist |
| Nancy Jacklyn | ... | office production assistant |
| Robin Jonas | ... | senior executive |
| Robert Langhorst | ... | sous chef (as Rob Langhorst) |
| Dale Liner | ... | falconer |
| Ronda McCall | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Mercurio | ... | key set production assistant |
| Jesse Merz | ... | assistant to producers |
| Jack Munn | ... | medic |
| Lesley Neufeld | ... | promotions intern (as Leslie Nicholson) |
| Jan Nizen | ... | production accountant |
| Tarah Phillippi | ... | promotions intern |
| Cristi Rickey | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Seegars | ... | animal wrangler (as Tim Seegers) |
| Andrew Shealy | ... | office production assistant |
| Lesa Smalls | ... | intern film department |
| Anna Snow | ... | set production assistant |
| James Thomas | ... | assistant accountant |
| Cory Victor | ... | assistant to director |
| Marjory Wentworth | ... | unit publicist |
| Cara White | ... | unit publicist |
| Robbin Knight | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lionsgate (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2001) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Trimark Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan) (for Lions Gate Home Entertainment)
- Concorde Filmverleih (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Eagle Pictures (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pioneer Films (2002) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Canada) (DVD) (2 disc special edition)
- Egmont Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (VHS)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2002) (Canada) (DVD) (2 disc special edition)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD) (2 disc special edition)
- Nordisk Film (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- TFM Distribution (2003) (France)
- Laurenfilm (2004) (Spain) (as Lauren Films)
- The WB Television Network (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Nelonen (2006) (Finland) (tv)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (full-screen)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- EuroVideo
- Gativideo (Argentina) (video)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- New Films International
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI (acknowledgement)
- Camera Service Center (camera equipment)
- Cineric (titles and opticals)
- Color By Deluxe (acknowledgement)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- Hanna Brothers Catering (catering)
- High Output (grip and electric equipment)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.)
- J.G. Films (negative cutting)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- Maxann's Casting Company (additional extras casting)
- Skywalker Sound (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tough Coach Duke Goulding leaves nothing untried to lead his almost exclusively white boarding school basketball team, the Hawks, to victory after victory, but his own son Hugo feels his polyvalent technical excellence and tireless efforts -which require using stimulants- are not getting anything like the recognition he deserves, especially when coach gives the best player award to Odin James, the only black teammate, even saying he loves Odin like his own son, who in turn only calls super-rich Michael Cassio to share in the honor. So Hugo, who is liked by everyone, decides to set up the boys who stole his glory, and he knows a cocky adolescent's weak points are his pride and his girl. This Dixie Jago schemes to bring down a black Othello and his Cassio, playing into the poisonous power of jealousy, however badly this also hurts their loved ones and the whole team... Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | Everything Comes Full Circle... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,916,625, 02 Sep 2001 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film finished production in 1999, and its original release date coincided with the Columbine High School shootings. The release was postponed because of the film's themes of violence and murder in a high-school setting. See more » |
| Goofs | In the end credits, composer Giuseppe Verdi's surname is misspelled "Verde." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into O: Deleted Scenes (2001). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the end credits, composer Giuseppe Verdi's surname is misspelled "Verde." See more » |
| Quotes |
[last 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. But a hawk is no good around normal birds. It can't fit in. Even though all the other birds probably wanna be hawks; they hate him for what they can't be. Proud. Powerful. Determined. Dark. Odin is a hawk. He soars above us. He can fly. One of these days, everyone's gonna pay attention to me. Because I'm gonna fly too. See more » |