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Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Othello

7.4 / 10 7.4 1951 1h 33m

Drama

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

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Orson Welles

Orson WellesOthello

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Micheál Mac LiammóirIago

Robert Coote

Robert CooteRoderigo

Suzanne Cloutier

Suzanne CloutierDesdemona

Hilton Edwards

Hilton EdwardsBrabantio

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Nicholas BruceLodovico

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Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio

Fay Compton

Fay ComptonEmilia