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Othello

Othello

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

7.3 Rating
93 min 1951

Overview

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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Status

Released

Budget

Unknown

Revenue

Unknown

Original Language

EN

Production Companies

Les Films MarceauMercury ProductionsScalera Film

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