Otello(1995)
Otello Synopsis
Verdi’s monumental score is fully the equal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy—and both demand great actors. This is one performance where both playwright and composer are well served. Plácido Domingo’s Otello is one of the glories of the operatic world, beautifully sung and so commandingly acted that audiences are devastated by the end. Renée Fleming’s ravishingly beautiful Desdemona is deeply moving, and as Iago, James Morris is as beguiling as he is menacing. Under James Levine’s conducting the Met orchestra and chorus are vital characters in the drama.
Otello (1995) is a music and drama film directed by Brian Large, released on October 1, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, James Morris and Jane Bunnell. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Large
- Writers:
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production:
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Status:
- Released
Otello Cast & Crew
Main cast
Plácido Domingo
as Otello
Renée Fleming
as Desdemona
James Morris
as Jago
Jane Bunnell
as Emilia
Richard Croft
as Cassio
- Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony
as Roderigo
- Theodore Lambrinos
Theodore Lambrinos
as Montano
Christopher Schaldenbrand
as Un Eraldo
- Alexander Anisimov
Alexander Anisimov
as Lodovico
James Levine
as Conductor
MET Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Brian Large, written by Arrigo Boito and William Shakespeare, produced by Louisa Briccetti.
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Otello Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Otello – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Otello?
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The main cast of Otello (1995) includes Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, James Morris, Jane Bunnell and Richard Croft. The film was directed by Brian Large. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Otello released?
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Otello was released on October 1, 1995 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is Otello worth watching?
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Otello (1995) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.