Othello(1951)
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Orson Welles
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Cast
Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
Lodovico
Michael Laurence
Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
Emilia
Doris Dowling
Bianca
Joan Fontaine
Page
Joseph Cotten
Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ure
Desdemona (voice)
Othello — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Othello?+
Othello is available to stream on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Othello come out?+
Othello was released in 1951.
How long is Othello?+
Othello runs for 93 minutes (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Othello?+
Othello was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Othello?+
Othello stars Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier and Hilton Edwards.
Is Othello worth watching?+
Othello holds a 7.4/10 rating from 223 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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