Othello(1951)
“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.
Director
Orson Welles
Studio
Les Films Marceau
Cast
Orson Welles
as Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Iago
Robert Coote
as Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
as Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
as Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
as Lodovico
Michael Laurence
as Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
as Emilia
Doris Dowling
as Bianca
Joan Fontaine
as Page
Joseph Cotten
as Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
as Lodovico (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films Marceau • Mercury Productions • Scalera Film
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Where can I watch Othello?▼
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What is Othello about?▼
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.
Who directed Othello?▼
Othello was directed by Orson Welles and released in 1951. It is a drama film.
How long is Othello?▼
Othello has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Othello?▼
The cast of Othello includes Orson Welles as Othello, Micheál Mac Liammóir as Iago, Robert Coote as Roderigo, Suzanne Cloutier as Desdemona, Hilton Edwards as Brabantio and more.
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