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Othello

Drama • 1951 • 1h 33m

Othello movie poster

RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME1h 33m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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.

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🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama
Director: Orson Welles
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Orson Welles

Orson WellesOthello

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac LiammóirIago

Robert Coote

Robert CooteRoderigo

Suzanne Cloutier

Suzanne CloutierDesdemona

Hilton Edwards

Hilton EdwardsBrabantio

N

Nicholas BruceLodovico

M

Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio

Fay Compton

Fay ComptonEmilia

Doris Dowling

Doris DowlingBianca

Joan Fontaine

Joan FontainePage

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Othello about?: 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.
Who directed Othello?: Othello was directed by Orson Welles.
When was Othello released?: Othello was released on November 28, 1951.
How long is Othello?: Othello has a runtime of 1h 33m.
Where can I track Othello?: You can track Othello on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS & Android. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. Othello is currently streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.

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