Othello
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
7.4
220 votes
1951
1h 33m
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.
Directed by Orson Welles
Top cast
Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
BrabantioN
Nicholas Bruce
LodovicoM
Michael Laurence
Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
Emilia
Doris Dowling
Bianca
Joan Fontaine
Page
Joseph Cotten
Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ure
Desdemona (voice)Details
Status
Released
Release date
November 28, 1951
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English, Latin
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