Othello
"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"
Originally released in 1951. Othello is a drama film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, and Robert Coote
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (204 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Les Films Marceau
- Mercury Productions
- Scalera Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello about?
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 h...
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Othello?
Othello has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on November 28, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Othello?
The main cast of Othello includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards.
Is Othello worth watching?
Othello has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 204 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.