Othello
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
7.493 min
Drama
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 11/28/1951
Runtime: 93 min
Director: Orson Welles
Writers: William Shakespeare, Orson Welles
Top Cast
Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
Brabantio
Fay Compton
Emilia
Doris Dowling
Bianca
Joan Fontaine
Page
Joseph Cotten
Senator (uncredited)
Gudrun Ure
Desdemona (voice)
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