

Othello (1955)
- NR
- 09/12/1955 (US)
- Drama
- 1h 33m
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
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.
Orson Welles
Director, ScreenplayJean Sacha
WriterCast

Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
BrabantioNicholas Bruce
LodovicoMichael Laurence
Michael Cassio