| Description |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, Dolby digital surround stereo. |
| Language |
English and French language soundtracks (surround) with optional subtitles in English and French ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Cast |
Laurence Fishburne, Irene Jacob, Kenneth Branagh. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, David Johnson ; editing, Tony Lawson ; original music, Charlie Mole. |
| Note |
Standard (full screen) format on side A, widescreen format on side B. |
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Based on the play by William Shakespeare. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1995. |
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Special features: Interactive menus, theatrical trailer, scene access. |
| Summary |
In this dramatization of William Shakespeare's tragedy a great man's vanity is manipulated by a jealous aide to bring about his downfall. Betrayal, deception and murder end the friendship between Othello and Iago and culminate in the tragic death of Desdemona. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film and video adaptations.
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Othello (Fictitious character from Shakespeare) -- Drama.
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Desdemona (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Jealousy -- Drama.
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Betrayal -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Melodrama.
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Melodrama.
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| Added Author |
Parker, Oliver, 1960-
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Roeg, Luc.
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Barron, David (Film producer)
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Fishburne, Laurence, 1961-
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Jacob, Irene, 1966-
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Branagh, Kenneth, 1960-
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Othello.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Castle Rock Entertainment (Firm)
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Dakota Films (Firm)
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Imminent Films (Firm)
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Columbia Pictures.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0780629361 |
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9780780629363 |
| Standard No. |
053939253023 |
| Music No. |
C2530 Warner Home Video |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 8460993 |
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NLGGC 275910709 |
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AU@ 000024955052 |
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