England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she will grant him land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.
Orlando (1992) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Sally Potter, released on December 11, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Lothaire Bluteau and John Wood. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 402 ratings.
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Tilda Swinton
as Orlando
Billy Zane
as Shelmerdine
Lothaire Bluteau
as The Khan
John Wood
as Archduke Harry
Charlotte Valandrey
as Sasha
Heathcote Williams
as Nick Greene / Publisher
Quentin Crisp
as Queen Elizabeth I
Peter Eyre
as Mr. Pope
Thom Hoffman
as King William of Orange
Kathryn Hunter
as Countess
Ned Sherrin
as Mr. Addison
Jimmy Somerville
as Singer / Angel
Directed by Sally Potter, written by Virginia Woolf, Sally Potter and Walter Donohue, produced by Christopher Sheppard.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 402 ratings.
**Based on a somewhat controversial novel, it tackles gender issues and other deep subjects quite well.** “Orlando” is perhaps one of the most interesting and controversial novels by the equally controversial Virginia Woolf. The details of this writer's life are known: the sexual abuse she suffered in childhood, the depressive crises, the existential doubts she experienced all her life, her bisexuality. And…
Reviewed on September 29, 2022
Tilda Swinton is superb in this story of the eponymous Tudor noble who obeys a command from the enamoured Queen Elizabeth (Quentin Crisp) and refuses to grow old. The film now follows the adventures, loves and ultimately depicts how the character adapts - quite literally - as England becomes Britain and eventually he becomes free! The experiences as an ambassador in the middle east, the determination to retain the…
Reviewed on October 21, 2022
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The main cast of Orlando (1992) includes Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Lothaire Bluteau, John Wood and Charlotte Valandrey. The film was directed by Sally Potter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Orlando was released on December 11, 1992 and runs for 1h 34m.
Orlando (1992) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 402 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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