Othello
“The greatest Othello ever by the greatest actor of our time”
Synopsis
General Othello's marriage is destroyed when vengeful Ensign Iago convinces him that his new wife has been unfaithful.
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Frank Finlay
Iago
Laurence Olivier
Othello
Maggie Smith
Desdemona
Joyce Redman
Emilia
Derek Jacobi
Cassio
Robert Lang
Roderigo
Anthony Nicholls
Brabantio
Kenneth MacKintosh
Lodovico
Edward Hardwicke
Montano
Sheila Reid
Bianca
Michael Gambon
Roy Holder
Clown
David Hargreaves
Senate Officer
Malcolm Terris
Senate Officer / Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots
Michael Turner
Gratiano
Harry Lomax
Duke of Venice
Terence Knapp
Duke's Officer / Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots
Keith Marsh
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Burge
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Richard Hampton
- Original Title
- Othello
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- B.H.E. Productions, National Theatre, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Burge
William Shakespeare
Richard Hampton
Geoffrey Unsworth
Richard Marden
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Burge
Director
Richard Hampton
Original Music Composer
Richard Marden
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
General Othello's marriage is destroyed when vengeful Ensign Iago convinces him that his new wife has been unfaithful.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Stuart Burge.
Who stars in Othello?
The principal cast of Othello includes Frank Finlay, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, Derek Jacobi.
When was Othello released and how long is it?
Othello was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Othello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Othello was composed by Richard Hampton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Othello?
Othello holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).