Othello

Othello

Drama · 1956 · 1h 33m

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7.4/10 · TMDB

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Overview

Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.

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Cast & crew

Orson WellesOthello
Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
Robert CooteRoderigo
Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
Hilton EdwardsBrabantio
Nicholas BruceLodovico
Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio
Fay ComptonEmilia
Doris DowlingBianca
Joan FontainePage
Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)
Gudrun UreDesdemona (voice)

Information

Release date
24 February 1956
Director
Orson Welles
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 33m
Country of origin
United States, Italy, Morocco

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