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Othello (1951)

1951-11-27 · 1h 33m · EN
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Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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.

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Orson WellesDirectorJean SachaWriter

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▶ The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, Orson Welles (1952) - Blood, blood, blood!

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Orson WellesOrson WellesOthelloMicheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac LiammóirIagoRobert CooteRobert CooteRoderigoSuzanne CloutierSuzanne CloutierDesdemonaHilton EdwardsHilton EdwardsBrabantioNicholas BruceNicholas BruceLodovicoMichael LaurenceMichael LaurenceMichael CassioFay ComptonFay ComptonEmiliaDoris DowlingDoris DowlingBiancaJoan FontaineJoan FontainePageJoseph CottenJoseph CottenSenator (uncredited)Robert RiettiRobert RiettiLodovico (voice)

Keywords

Husband wife relationshipMurderLoveTragic loveVictimJealous husbandFather daughter conflictInterracial marriageHandkerchiefResentmentMistrust of wife

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityHusband Wife Relationship · Murder · LoveMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference136166

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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.

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Othello has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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