Orson Welles
Othello
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Othello (also known as The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice) is a 1951 tragedy directed and produced by Orson Welles, who also adapted the Shakespearean play and played the title role. Recipient of the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film (precursory name for the Palme d'Or [3] ) at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival , the film was ...
With Micheál MacLiammóir, Suzanne Cloutier, Orson Welles, Robert Coote. The Moorish General Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his Lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter Ensign named Iago.
- (9.5K)
- Drama, Romance
- Orson Welles
- 1955-09-12
Film Info. United States. English. Spine #870. Special Features. New, restored 4K digital transfers of two versions of the film, the 1952 European one and the 1955 U.S. and UK one, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-ray. Audio commentary from 1995 featuring filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich and Orson Welles scholar Myron Meisel.
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Synopsis. In the late sixteenth century, Othello, a Moor who is the leading general in Venice, elopes with Desdemona, the only daughter of influential senator Brabantio. Othello's ensign, Iago, witnesses the secret ceremony, and jealous that Othello has promoted Michael Cassio to the position of his lieutenant instead of Iago, alerts Brabantio.
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.
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Apr 19, 2005 · 1h 31m1952. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. The legendary Moor of Venice battles his growing suspicions that his wife is unfaithful. Cast & Crew. Read More. Orson Welles. Director. Orson Welles. Othello. Michael Macliammoir. Iago. Suzanne Cloutier. Desdemona.
Also Known As. The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice. Genre. Adaptation. Drama. Release Date. Jun 1952. Premiere Information. World premiere at Cannes Film Festival: 12 May 1952.
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