Othello (1951)
"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"
Title: Othello
Original Title: Othello
Release Date: 1951-11-28
Status: Released
Rating: 7.4/10 (from 197 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
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.
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
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