Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
Director: Orson Welles
Writer: Jean Sacha
Producer: Orson Welles, Giorgio Papi
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.
93 min
Rating: 7.342/10
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Top Cast
Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
Brabantio
Movie Info
Director: Orson Welles
Writer: Jean Sacha
Producer: Orson Welles, Giorgio Papi
Production Companies: Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
Countries: Italy, United States of America
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