Othello(1951)
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
Othello 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.
Othello (1951) is a drama film directed by Orson Welles, released on November 28, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote and Suzanne Cloutier. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 220 ratings.
- 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
Othello (1951) Trailer
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Othello Videos & Clips
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OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer
Trailer
The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, Orson Welles (1952) - Blood, blood, blood!
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Othello Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Iago
Robert Coote
as Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
as Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
as Brabantio
- Nicholas Bruce
Nicholas Bruce
as Lodovico
- Michael Laurence
Michael Laurence
as Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
as Emilia
Doris Dowling
as Bianca
Joan Fontaine
as Page
Joseph Cotten
as Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
as Lodovico (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Orson Welles, written by Jean Sacha, William Shakespeare and Orson Welles, produced by Orson Welles and Giorgio Papi.
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Othello Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 220 ratings.
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Othello – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Othello online?
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Othello (1951) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 (1951) includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier and Hilton Edwards. The film was directed by Orson Welles. 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 November 28, 1951 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Othello worth watching?
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Othello (1951) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 220 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Othello?
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Yes. The official Othello trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.