Othello
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Othello

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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.

Drama

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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.

Released November 28, 1951

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Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
210
Seasons
-

Top cast

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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

Nicholas Bruce

Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

Michael Laurence

Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio

Fay Compton

Fay Compton

Emilia

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