Othello

Othello (1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Drama

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.

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  • Release Date: 1951-11-28
  • Runtime: 1h 33min
  • Director: Orson Welles

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • 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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