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Othello (1951)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Orson Welles
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    Othello Orson Welles
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    Iago Micheál Mac Liammóir
  • Profile picture of Robert Coote
    Roderigo Robert Coote
  • Profile picture of Suzanne Cloutier
    Desdemona Suzanne Cloutier
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    Brabantio Hilton Edwards
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    Emilia Fay Compton
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    Bianca Doris Dowling
  • Profile picture of Joan Fontaine
    Page Joan Fontaine

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