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Othello(1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

7.4(211)1h 33m1951-11-28

Drama

Overview

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.

Director:: Orson Welles
Writers:: Jean Sacha, William Shakespeare, Orson Welles
Producers:: Orson Welles, Giorgio Papi
Cinematographer:: G.R. Aldo
Composer:: Alberto Barberis
Production:: Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
Status:: Released

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Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Othello

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Iago

Robert Coote

Robert Coote

Roderigo

Suzanne Cloutier

Suzanne Cloutier

Desdemona

Hilton Edwards

Hilton Edwards

Brabantio

Nicholas Bruce

Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

Michael Laurence

Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio

Fay Compton

Fay Compton

Emilia

Doris Dowling

Doris Dowling

Bianca

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Page

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Senator (uncredited)

Robert Rietti

Robert Rietti

Lodovico (voice)