Movie Description
Othello
(1951)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Orson Welles
- Producer : Orson Welles,Giorgio Papi
- Writer : Jean Sacha
- Editor : Renzo Lucidi,Jenö Csepreghy,William Morton
- Cast : Orson Welles,Micheál Mac Liammóir,Robert Coote,Suzanne Cloutier,Hilton Edwards,Nicholas Bruce,Michael Laurence,Fay Compton,Doris Dowling,Joan Fontaine,Joseph Cotten,Robert Rietti,Gudrun Ure
Cast
Othello
Iago
Roderigo
Desdemona
Brabantio
Lodovico
Michael Cassio
Emilia
Bianca
Page
Senator (uncredited)
Lodovico (voice)
Desdemona (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleOthello
Status Released
Release Information
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1951-11-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 33m
Production CompaniesLes Films Marceau,Mercury Productions,Scalera Film
Genres
- Drama
