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Othello

U19511h 33mOrson Welles
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 87%

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"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"

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.

Drama
Husband Wife RelationshipVictimBased On Play Or MusicalLoveMurderInterracial MarriageTragic LoveHandkerchiefResentmentJealous Husband

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What is Othello (1951) 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 stars in Othello?

Othello stars Orson Welles (Othello), Micheál Mac Liammóir (Iago), Robert Coote (Roderigo), Suzanne Cloutier (Desdemona), Hilton Edwards (Brabantio). The film was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is Othello?

Othello has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated U.

Is Othello worth watching?

Othello holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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