
Othello 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.
Drama
- Release Date
Nov 28, 1951
- Popularity: 2.324
- 199 votes
- Directed by
Orson Welles
- Screenplay by
Orson Welles
- Productions
Les Films Marceau (FR)Mercury Productions Scalera Film (IT)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 33 min
Trailer & Videos
- HDTrailer
OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer
- Clip
The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, Orson Welles (1952) - Blood, blood, blood!