Othello (1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards

Release Date: 1951-11-28

Country: Italy, United States of America, Morocco

Ratings: 7.4 / 10 (206 votes)

Runtime: 93 mins