Othello
"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"
Originally released in 1951. Othello is a drama film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, and Robert Coote
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (205 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Les Films Marceau
- Mercury Productions
- Scalera Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 th...
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Othello?
Othello has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on November 28, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Othello?
The main cast of Othello includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards.
Is Othello worth watching?
Othello has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 205 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.