Othello
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedyWhen 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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 93 minutes
Release Date: 1951-11-28
The Trial
Moonlit Winter
The Blood on Satan's Claw
Twenty-Four Eyes
George Washington
Sami Blood
The Anarchists
Macbeth
Utopia
The Battle of Neretva
Orson Welles
Played Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Played Iago
Robert Coote
Played Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Played Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
Played Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
Played Lodovico
Michael Laurence
Played Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
Played Emilia
Doris Dowling
Played Bianca
Joan Fontaine
Played Page
Joseph Cotten
Played Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Played Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ure
Played Desdemona (voice)
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