Othello
dir. Orson Welles
81
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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.
Critics consensus
This ragged take on Othello may take liberties with the source material, but Orson Welles' genius never fails to impress.
Directed byOrson Welles
StarringOrson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards, Nicholas Bruce
Written byJean Sacha, Orson Welles
CinematographyG.R. Aldo
EditingRenzo Lucidi
MusicAlberto Barberis
Othello
1951 · 1h 33m
Drama
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.
Our Verdict
81
Critics Consensus
This ragged take on Othello may take liberties with the source material, but Orson Welles' genius never fails to impress.
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