Othello
★ 7.4·1955·1h 33min·Drama
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
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Sep 12, 1955)
Where to watch
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Cast
13 people
Orson WellesOthello
Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
Robert CooteRoderigo
Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
Hilton EdwardsBrabantio- NBNicholas BruceLodovico
- MLMichael LaurenceMichael Cassio
Fay ComptonEmilia
Doris DowlingBianca
Joan FontainePage
Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)
Gudrun UreDesdemona (voice)
