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Coriolanus

1979Movie2 h 40 min

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A video recording of a New York Shakespeare Festival 1979 stage production of Coriolanus with an all-black and Hispanic cast. Producer Joseph Papp intended to provide professional opportunities for actors of minority ethnic backgrounds. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Wilford Leach
Produced by
Joseph Papp

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Facts

March 31, 1979 · 2 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
March 31, 1979
Runtime
2 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Foil, Setting Update, This Just In! +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Coriolanus worth watching?"

Questions about Coriolanus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Coriolanus worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Coriolanus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Coriolanus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.