Othello (1951)

Othello (1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy 1951-11-28 France, Italy, Morocco, United States of America 93 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Orson Welles is Othello
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir is Iago
Iago
Robert Coote is Roderigo
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier is Desdemona
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards is Brabantio
Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce is Lodovico
Lodovico
Michael Laurence is Michael Cassio
Michael Cassio
Fay Compton is Emilia
Emilia
Doris Dowling is Bianca
Bianca
Joan Fontaine is Page
Page
Joseph Cotten is Senator (uncredited)
Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti is Lodovico (voice)
Lodovico (voice)

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