Othello (Fishburne)
Laurence Fishburne is very good in the title role bringing out the warrior Moor's essential innocence and passion, while Kenneth Branagh is brilliant as the witty, scheming Iago. Irene Jacob plays Desdemona in this accessible production.
Year: 1995
Genre: Shakespeare, Alice's Playhouse
Country: UK, USA
Director: Oliver Parker
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh, Irene Jacob
Duration: 124 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence.
6.9/10
Location in store: Alice's Playhouse (Shakespeare)
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