Othello(1981)
Othello Synopsis
Iago and a comrade-in-arms are outside the Venice home of Desdemona's father, who does not yet know that she has eloped with Othello. Iago confides to his friend -- who had hoped to marry Desdemona -- that he serves Othello to further his own ends. Venice needs Othello to protect its commercial interests in Cyprus where the Turkish fleet is headed. Desdemona insists on going to Cyprus, too. In Cyprus, Iago plots to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. A lot more than political ambition seems to be motivating Iago.
Othello (1981) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Miller, released on October 4, 1981 with a runtime of 3h 24m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Pedley, Bob Hoskins and Geoffrey Chater. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Miller
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Jonathan Miller
- Composer:
- Stephen Oliver
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Othello Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Othello
- Anthony Pedley
Anthony Pedley
as Roderigo
Bob Hoskins
as Iago
Geoffrey Chater
as Brabantio
Alexander Davion
as Gratiano
David Yelland
as Cassio
Joseph O'Conor
as Lodovico
- Peter Walmsley
Peter Walmsley
as Officer
John Barron
as Duke of Venice
- Seymour Green
Seymour Green
as First Senator
Howard Goorney
as Second Senator
Penelope Wilton
as Desdemona
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Miller, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Jonathan Miller.
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Othello Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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Othello – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Othello online?
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Othello (1981) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Othello?
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The main cast of Othello (1981) includes Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Pedley, Bob Hoskins, Geoffrey Chater and Alexander Davion. The film was directed by Jonathan Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Othello released?
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Othello was released on October 4, 1981 and runs for 3h 24m.
Is Othello worth watching?
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Othello (1981) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.