Othello
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Othello
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1951-11-28
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 7.342/10 (199 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3443
- Languages: English, Latin
Cast & Crew
Orson Welles
as Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Iago
Robert Coote
as Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
as Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
as Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
as Lodovico
Michael Laurence
as Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
as Emilia
Doris Dowling
as Bianca
Joan Fontaine
as Page
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Trailers & Clips
OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer
The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, Orson Welles (1952) - Blood, blood, blood!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello?▼
Othello is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1951-11-28.
Who are the main actors in Othello?▼
The main cast includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards, .
Where can I watch Othello online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Othello is available.
Is Othello based on a true story?▼
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
What is the IMDb rating of Othello?▼
Othello has an IMDb rating of 7.342/10 based on 199 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 Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film. 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 93 minutes.
Is Othello suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Othello?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Othello.
Does Othello have a post-credit scene?▼
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