Othello 1951

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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Drama Romance

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.

Release Date 1951-11-28
Runtime 1h 33m
Directors Orson Welles, G.R. Aldo, George Fanto, Anchise Brizzi
Producers Julien Derode, Giorgio Papi, Orson Welles
Writers Jean Sacha, William Shakespeare, Orson Welles