Othello
Originally released in 1955. Othello is a drama film. directed by Tony Richardson.
Starring Gordon Heath, Rosemary Harris, and Paul Rogers
Synopsis
The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the title role. Gordon Heath, an American, came to Britain in 1947 and was cast by Kenneth Tynan to play Othello in his 1950 Arts Council production. The play takes place in Venice and Cyprus and the original production was part-live, with recorded Venice sequences
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello about?
The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a...
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Tony Richardson.
How long is Othello?
Othello has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on December 15, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Othello?
The main cast of Othello includes Gordon Heath, Rosemary Harris, Paul Rogers, Robert Hardy, Nigel Davenport.