Othello (1951)
1h 33m · 28 Nov 1951
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
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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 ID | 117597 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Orson Welles |
| Main cast | Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards, Nicholas Bruce, Michael Laurence, Fay Compton |
| Release date | 28 November 1951 |
| Release year | 1951 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 93 min (1h 33m) |
| Rating | 7.4 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Les Films Marceau |
Director: Orson Welles
Writers: Jean Sacha, Orson Welles
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Orson WellesOthello
Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
Robert CooteRoderigo
Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
Hilton EdwardsBrabantio
Nicholas BruceLodovico
Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio
Fay ComptonEmilia
Doris DowlingBianca
Joan FontainePage
Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)
Gudrun UreDesdemona (voice)
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