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Othello (also known as The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice) is a 1951 tragedy historical drama 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) at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival, the film was distributed by United Artists when it was released in the United States in 1955. Othello was filmed on location over a three-year period in Morocco, Venice, Tuscany and Rome and at the Scalera Studios in Rome.
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1951 · 1h 33m · Drama
TMDB 7.4/10 (214 votes)
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.
Directed by Orson Welles
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Orson WellesDirectorOrson Wellesas Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóiras Iago
Robert Cooteas Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutieras Desdemona
Hilton Edwardsas BrabantioNNicholas Bruceas LodovicoMMichael Laurenceas Michael Cassio
Fay Comptonas Emilia
Doris Dowlingas Bianca
Joan Fontaineas Page
Joseph Cottenas Senator (uncredited)
Robert Riettias Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ureas Desdemona (voice)