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Othello

1951•1h 33m•★ 7.4•Released

Drama

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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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 details

Release date: 1951
Runtime: 1h 33m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: Italy, United States of America, France
Director: Orson Welles
Production: Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film

Cast

Portrait of Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Othello

Portrait of Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Iago

Portrait of Robert Coote

Robert Coote

Roderigo

Portrait of Suzanne Cloutier

Suzanne Cloutier

Desdemona

Portrait of Hilton Edwards

Hilton Edwards

Brabantio

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Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

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OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer•TrailerOfficial

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Emilia

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Bianca

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