Othello
- Synopsis
- Feature film version of the play by first-time director, Oliver Parker. The film was marketed as ‘an erotic thriller’ and Fishbourne, although physically powerful, fails to speak his lines with fluidity and understanding. Branagh, as Iago, is left to deliver the verse direct to camera in many close-ups.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1995
- Duration
- 123 mins; 11,107 feet
- Availability
- Hire (Filmbank) Sale (retail)
Credits
- Cinematographer
- David Johnson (2)
- Screenplay
- Oliver Parker
- Music
- Charlie Mole
- Costume
- Caroline Harris
- Art Direction
- Tim Harvey
- Contributor
- Russell Jackson
- Cast
Anna Patrick Emilia Indra Ove Bianca John Savident Senator Martin Sheen Lodovico Michael Maloney Roderigo Nicholas Farrell Montano P Vaneck Brabantio
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Historical period
- 16th Century
- Plays
- Othello
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Estimated budget $11,000,000.
- Figures
- Gross $2,112,951 USA (IMDb 2005). c£900,000 UK,
- Reviews
- Reviewed by Geoffrey Macnab in Sight and Sound, Vol 6, No 2 (2/96), pp 51-52.
Production Company
- Name
Dakota Films
- Name
Imminent Films
Distributor (Hire)
- Name
Filmbankmedia
- info@filmbankmedia.com
- Web
- https://www.filmbankmedia.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 3866 6525
- Address
- 1st Floor, 67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
UK - Notes
- The main source in the UK for hire of feature films for non-theatrical presentations. The extensive catalogue includes vintage classics, independent films and big blockbusters. Available on 16mm as well as VHS and DVD. Also provides advice on contractual matters.
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
Retail outlets
- Name
Royal Shakespeare Company, Mail Order
- Web
- https://www.rsc.org.uk/buyonline/shopping/index.asp?category=65&sessionid=958647199122126557164598758&deptnum=2 External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01789 748114
- Fax
- 01789 748115
- Address
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6B
- Name
Warner Home Video
- Web
- http://www.warnerbros.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7984 6400
- Fax
- 020 7984 5001
- Address
- 98 Theobold’s Road
London
WC1X 8WB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/15835 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)