O
“Trust. Seduction. Betrayal.”
Synopsis
Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court, plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, setting in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
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"O" (Othello) - Mekhi Phifer - Julia Stiles - Josh Hartnett - Martin Sheen - Trailer - 2001 - 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-08
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Mekhi Phifer
Odin James
Martin Sheen
Coach Duke Goulding
Josh Hartnett
Hugo Goulding
Andrew Keegan
Michael Cassio
Julia Stiles
Desi Brable
Rain Phoenix
Emily
Chris Freihofer
Assistant Coach
Elden Henson
Roger Calhoun
John Heard
Dean Brable
Anthony Johnson
Dell
Chris Dong
Dutchman Player
Rachel Shumate
Brandy
Marshall Gitter
Radio Announcer
Lisa Benavides
Ms. Serney
Ken French
Scout #1
Dana Ratliff
T.V. Announcer
Christopher Jones
Jason
Ronalda Stover
Woman Score Keeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Kaaya
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- O
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, FilmEngine, Chickie The Cop Production, Daniel Fried Productions, Rhulen Entertainment, Miramax, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Blake Nelson
Brad Kaaya, William Shakespeare
Jeff Danna
Russell Lee Fine
Kate Sanford
Eric Gitter, Anthony Rhulen, Daniel Fried, William Shively, Michael I. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Kaaya
Screenplay
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Eric Gitter
Producer
Tim Blake Nelson
Director
Russell Lee Fine
Director of Photography
Kate Sanford
Editor
Anthony Rhulen
Producer
Dina Goldman-Kunin
Production Design
Daniel Fried
Producer
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Cal Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About O
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What is O about?
Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court, plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, setting in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
Who directed O?
O was directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
Who stars in O?
The principal cast of O includes Mekhi Phifer, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett, Andrew Keegan, Julia Stiles.
When was O released and how long is it?
O was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did O make at the box office?
O grossed $16M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for O?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O was composed by Jeff Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for O?
O holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).