Catch My Soul

"A Total Immersion."

Mar 22 1974 PG 1h 37m
Drama, Musical

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.

Plot

Set in the American Southwest, Othello 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.

Written by

Jack Good, William Shakespeare

Directed by

Patrick McGoohan

Cast

Richie Havens, Lance LeGault, Season Hubley

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metromedia Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Catch My Soul (trailer, 1973)
Featurettes
Daniel Kremer on CATCH MY SOUL
Scores
# of Votes
105
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA