Othello
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 28, 1951
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
73%
Original Title
Othello
Production Companies
Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
Director
Orson Welles
Description
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.
