Othello(1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

73

1h 33m

  • Drama

Overview

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.

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

  • 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)

  • Gudrun Ure

    Gudrun Ure

    Desdemona (voice)

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    Status

    Released (Nov 28, 1951)

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