Othello (1955)

  • NR
  • 09/12/1955 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 33m

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Overview

Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

Jean Sacha

Writer

Cast

Orson Welles's headshot

Orson Welles

Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir's headshot

Micheál Mac Liammóir

Iago
Robert Coote's headshot

Robert Coote

Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier's headshot

Suzanne Cloutier

Desdemona
Hilton Edwards's headshot

Hilton Edwards

Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce's headshot

Nicholas Bruce

Lodovico
Michael Laurence's headshot

Michael Laurence

Michael Cassio
Fay Compton's headshot

Fay Compton

Emilia

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