Orlando (1993)
English and Russian fantasy film directed by Sally Potter
Orlando has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 9 June 1993. It is directed by Sally Potter and stars Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane and Lothaire Bluteau.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Sally Potter
- Cast
- Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Lothaire Bluteau, John Wood, Charlotte Valandrey, Quentin Crisp, Jimmy Somerville, Heathcote Williams, Thom Hoffman, Toby Stephens, Dudley Sutton, Toby Jones
- Cinematography
- Aleksey Rodionov
- Editing
- Hervé Schneid
- Music
- Sally Potter
- Written by
- Sally Potter
- Produced by
- Luigi Musini, Christopher Sheppard
- Production
- Lenfilm
- Distribution
- Sony Pictures Classics
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $4 million
- Awards
- Young European Film of the Year; Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award
- Based on
- Orlando: A Biography
- Set in
- Istanbul, England
- Filmed in
- Russia
- Country
- France, Italy, Netherlands, Russia
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 June 1993
- First shown
- 11 December 1992 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Orlando?
Orlando has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.
When did Orlando release?
Orlando released on 9 June 1993.
Who directed Orlando?
Orlando is directed by Sally Potter.
Who is in the cast of Orlando?
The cast of Orlando includes Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Lothaire Bluteau, John Wood, Charlotte Valandrey and Quentin Crisp.
What is the budget of Orlando?
The budget of Orlando is reported as $4 million.
What is Orlando rated in the US?
Orlando is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Orlando based on a true story or a book?
Orlando is based on Orlando: A Biography.
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