Othello
Synopsis
Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
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Michael Grandage
Roderigo
Ian McKellen
Iago
Clive Swift
Brabantio / Gratiano
Willard White
Othello
Sean Baker
Cassio
John Burgess
Duke of Venice / Lodovico
Brian Lawson
First Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier
David Hounslow
Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier
Phillip Sully
Montano
Imogen Stubbs
Desdemona
Zoë Wanamaker
Emilia
Marsha Hunt
Bianca
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Guy Woolfenden
- Original Title
- Othello
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 24m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trevor Nunn
William Shakespeare
Guy Woolfenden
St. John O'Rorke
Richard Price, Michael Darlow, Greg Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Nunn
Director
Guy Woolfenden
Original Music Composer
St. John O'Rorke
Editor
Bob Crowley
Production Design
Greg Smith
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Othello
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Othello about?
Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Othello?
The principal cast of Othello includes Michael Grandage, Ian McKellen, Clive Swift, Willard White, Sean Baker.
When was Othello released and how long is it?
Othello was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Othello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Othello was composed by Guy Woolfenden.