The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice

"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"

Sep 12 1955 Approved 1h 30m
Drama, History, Romance

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.

Plot

Desdemona, daughter of a Venetian aristocrat, elopes with Moorish military hero Othello, to the great resentment of Othello's envious underling Iago. Alas, Iago knows Othello's weakness, and with chilling malice works on him with but too good effect.

Written by

William Shakespeare, Orson Welles, Jean Sacha

Directed by

Orson Welles

Cast

Orson Welles, Micheál MacLiammóir, Robert Coote

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Italy, Morocco, United States of America

Production Companies

Mercury Productions, Les Films Marceau

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Trailers
OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailer
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