Othello(1965)
The greatest Othello ever by the greatest actor of our time
Othello Synopsis
General Othello's marriage is destroyed when vengeful Ensign Iago convinces him that his new wife has been unfaithful.
Othello (1965) is a drama film directed by Stuart Burge, released on December 15, 1965 with a runtime of 2h 45m. It stars Frank Finlay, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith and Joyce Redman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Burge
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Unsworth
- Composer:
- Richard Hampton
- Production:
- B.H.E. Productions, National Theatre, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Othello Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Finlay
as Iago
Laurence Olivier
as Othello
Maggie Smith
as Desdemona
Joyce Redman
as Emilia
Derek Jacobi
as Cassio
Robert Lang
as Roderigo
Anthony Nicholls
as Brabantio
- Kenneth MacKintosh
Kenneth MacKintosh
as Lodovico
Edward Hardwicke
as Montano
Sheila Reid
as Bianca
Michael Gambon
Roy Holder
as Clown
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Burge, written by William Shakespeare.
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Othello Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 30 ratings.
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Othello – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Othello?
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The main cast of Othello (1965) includes Frank Finlay, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman and Derek Jacobi. The film was directed by Stuart Burge. 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 December 15, 1965 and runs for 2h 45m.
Is Othello worth watching?
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Othello (1965) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.