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Othello

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Genres

Drama

Overview

When a secret marriage is planned between Othello, a Moorish general, and Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio, her old suitor Roderigo takes it hard. He allies himself with Iago, who has his own grudge against Othello, and the two conspire to bring Othello down. When their first plan, to have him accused of witchcraft, fails, they plant evidence intended to make him believe Desdemona is unfaithful.

Details

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Runtime

93 min

Release Date

1951-11-28

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Vote Count

199

Vote Average

7.342

Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.

Orson Welles

Othello

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Iago

Robert Coote

Roderigo

Suzanne Cloutier

Desdemona

Hilton Edwards

Brabantio

Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio

Fay Compton

Emilia

Doris Dowling

Bianca

Joan Fontaine

Page

Joseph Cotten

Senator (uncredited)

Robert Rietti

Lodovico (voice)

Gudrun Ure

Desdemona (voice)

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