Coriolanus (2011)
Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.
Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.
Director: Ralph Fiennes
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: February 14, 2011
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes - Caius Martius Coriolanus
- Gerard Butler - Tullus Aufidius
- Lubna Azabal - First Citizen (Tamora)
- Ashraf Barhom - Second Citizen (Cassius)
- Jessica Chastain - Virgilia
- Vanessa Redgrave - Volumnia
- James Nesbitt - Tribune Sicinius
- Brian Cox - Menenius
- John Kani - General Cominius
- Dragan Mićanović - Titus Lartius
Screenplay
- John Logan (Screenplay)
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematography: Barry Ackroyd
Editing: Nicolas Gaster
Production: BBC Film, Synchronistic Pictures, Icon Entertainment International, Lipsync Productions, Atlantic Swiss Productions, Hermetof Pictures, Magna Films, Kalkronkie, Artemis Films, Lonely Dragon, Magnolia Mae Films
Country: Italy, Montenegro, Serbia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Profound Sadness and Tears, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
senate, general, market, rivalry, tragedy, tears, scar, stabbing, truce, flag
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coriolanus about?
- Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.
- Who directed Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
- Who stars in Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus stars Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Lubna Azabal, Ashraf Barhom, Jessica Chastain, Vanessa Redgrave.
- How long is Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Coriolanus gross?
- Coriolanus grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Coriolanus produced?
- Coriolanus was produced in Italy, Montenegro, Serbia, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Coriolanus?
- The themes of Coriolanus include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Profound Sadness and Tears, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.