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Othello

Othello

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Othello
1951 1h 33m7.4

Othello

“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”

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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.

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DirectorOrson Welles
ScreenplayJean Sacha, Orson Welles
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 28, 1951
CountryItaly
Languageen
Runtime1h 33m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes209
GenresDrama
StudioLes Films Marceau, Mercury Productions

Photos12

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Cast

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

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Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico

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Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio

Fay Compton

Fay Compton

Emilia

Doris Dowling

Doris Dowling

Bianca

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Page

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Senator (uncredited)

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Robert Rietti

Lodovico (voice)

Gudrun Ure

Gudrun Ure

Desdemona (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Othello

Where can I watch Othello?

Othello (1951) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Othello about?

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.

Who directed Othello?

Othello (1951) was directed by Orson Welles. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 33m, rated 7.4/10.

How long is Othello?

Othello runs 1h 33m (93 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.4/10 from 209 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Othello worth watching?

Othello is rated 7.4/10 by 209 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.