Othello
Originally released in 1955. Othello is a drama film. directed by Sergei Yutkevich.
Starring Sergey Bondarchuk, Irina Skobtseva, and Andrei Popov
Synopsis
Othello, a celebrated Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, angering her noble father and inciting the envious Iago’s hatred. Sent to Cyprus, Othello’s victories are overshadowed by Iago’s manipulations: he frames Desdemona as unfaithful with Othello’s lieutenant Cassio. Consumed by jealousy, Othello murders his wife. Discovering Iago’s treachery too late, Othello kills himself as Cyprus learns the bitter truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello about?
Othello, a celebrated Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, angering her noble father and inciting the envious Iago’s hatred. Sent to Cyprus, Othello’s victories are overshadowed by Iago...
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Sergei Yutkevich.
How long is Othello?
Othello has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on December 2, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Othello?
The main cast of Othello includes Sergey Bondarchuk, Irina Skobtseva, Andrei Popov, Vladimir Soshalsky, Yevgeni Vesnik.