O is a 2001 American romantic thriller film, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello, set in an American high school. It stars Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hartnett. It was directed by Tim Blake Nelson and written by Brad Kaaya. The film contains many different styles of music, ranging from rap to opera. It was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina in the spring of 1999. Originally intended for release for October 17, 1999, it was shelved following the Columbine High School massacre; O was finally released on August 31, 2001. The film grossed $16 million at the United States box office, which was seen by distributor Lions Gate Films as a "box office success".
O (2001)
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson
Genres - Drama, Family, Romance, Sports, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Basketball, Teen Drama, Teen Film |
Release Date - Aug 31, 2001 |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$19,260,537
Themes
Tags
Charleston, Columbine High School, Coming Of Age/Teen, Drugs, High School, Independent, Jealousy, Kevin Smith's, Lionsgate, Miramax Films, Shakespeare In Modern Dress, South Carolina
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Based On: Othello
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Jogos de Intrigas
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Laberinto envenenado
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O
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O (Othello)
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O - Bir dev adam
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O - Verführung und Verrat
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O - Vertrauen, Verführung, Verrat
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O - Wenn Liebe zum Verhängnis wird
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O come Otello
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O de la Othello
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O Othello
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O(オー)（2001）
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O-Otello
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Otelo
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Othello
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Othello 2003
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The One
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The One - ympyrä sulkeutuu
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Vertrauen, Verführung, Verrat
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О
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