Othello
The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the title role. Gordon Heath, an American, came to Britain in 1947 and was cast by Kenneth Tynan to play Othello in his 1950 Arts Council production. The play takes place in Venice and Cyprus and the original production was part-live, with recorded Venice sequences
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Othello
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1955-12-15
- Runtime: 108 minutes
- Rating: 8.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.3795
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Gordon Heath
as Othello
Rosemary Harris
as Desdemona
Paul Rogers
as Iago
Robert Hardy
as Cassio
Nigel Davenport
as Lodovico
Stephen Dartnell
as Sailor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello?▼
Othello is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1955-12-15.
Who are the main actors in Othello?▼
The main cast includes Gordon Heath, Rosemary Harris, Paul Rogers, Robert Hardy, Nigel Davenport, .
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Is Othello based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Othello?▼
Othello has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Othello?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Othello?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Othello filmed?▼
Othello was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Othello?▼
The total runtime of Othello is 108 minutes.
Is Othello suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Othello?▼
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