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7.3/10 • 200

1951-11-281h 33m

Drama

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

When a secret marriage is planned between Othello, a Moorish general, and Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio, her old suitor Roderigo takes it hard. He allies himself with Iago, who has his own grudge against Othello, and the two conspire to bring Othello down. When their first plan, to have him accused of witchcraft, fails, they plant evidence intended to make him believe Desdemona is unfaithful.

Directors
Orson Welles
Writters
Jean Sacha
Editors
Jean Sacha, William Morton

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  1. Orson Welles

    Orson Welles

    Othello

  2. Micheál Mac Liammóir

    Micheál Mac Liammóir

    Iago

  3. Robert Coote

    Robert Coote

    Roderigo

  4. Suzanne Cloutier

    Suzanne Cloutier

    Desdemona

  5. Hilton Edwards

    Hilton Edwards

    Brabantio

  6. Nicholas Bruce

    Nicholas Bruce

    Lodovico

  7. Michael Laurence

    Michael Laurence

    Michael Cassio

  8. Fay Compton

    Fay Compton

    Emilia

  9. Doris Dowling

    Doris Dowling

    Bianca

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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