Othello (1951)

Othello (1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy 1951-11-28 Italy, United States of America, Morocco 93 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Orson Welles is Othello
Robert Coote is Roderigo
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier is Desdemona
Hilton Edwards is Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce is Lodovico
Michael Laurence is Michael Cassio
Michael Cassio
Fay Compton is Emilia
Joseph Cotten is Senator (uncredited)
Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti is Lodovico (voice)
Lodovico (voice)