Catch My Soul
“A Total Immersion.”
Synopsis
Screenwriter John Good's rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the chagrin of Iago, who also loves her. The conniving commune leader then manages to quietly pressure Othello until murder and tragedy ensue. Songs include: "Othello", "Working on a Building," "Eat the Bread, Drink the Wine," "Book of Prophecy," "That's What God Said," "Chug a Lug," "Open Your Eyes," "Lust of the Blood," "Put Out the Light" and more.
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Catch My Soul (trailer, 1973)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick McGoohan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Jack Good
- Original Score
- Tony Joe White, Emil Dean Zoghby
- Original Title
- Catch My Soul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metromedia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick McGoohan
William Shakespeare, Jack Good
Tony Joe White, Emil Dean Zoghby
Conrad Hall
Richard A. Harris
Jack Good, Richard M. Rosenbloom, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Good
Producer
Richard M. Rosenbloom
Producer
Patrick McGoohan
Director
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Jack Good
Writer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Tony Joe White
Original Music Composer
Emil Dean Zoghby
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catch My Soul
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What is Catch My Soul about?
Screenwriter John Good's rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the chagrin of Iago, who also loves her. The conniving commune leader then manages to quietly pressure Othello until murder and tragedy ensue. Songs include: "Othello", "Working on a Building," "Eat the Bread, Drink the Wine," "Book of Prophecy," "That's What God Said," "Chug a Lug," "Open Your Eyes," "Lust of the Blood," "Put Out the Light" and more.
Who directed Catch My Soul?
Catch My Soul was directed by Patrick McGoohan.
Who stars in Catch My Soul?
The principal cast of Catch My Soul includes Richie Havens, Lance LeGault, Season Hubley, Tony Joe White, Susan Tyrrell.
When was Catch My Soul released and how long is it?
Catch My Soul was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Catch My Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catch My Soul was composed by Tony Joe White, Emil Dean Zoghby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catch My Soul?
Catch My Soul holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).