Othello
“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
Synopsis
Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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OTHELLO by Orson Welles - NYC trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-03
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Iago
Robert Coote
Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
Lodovico
Michael Laurence
Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
Emilia
Doris Dowling
Bianca
Joan Fontaine
Page
Joseph Cotten
Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ure
Desdemona (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Turin
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Alberto Barberis, Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Othello
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, Jean Sacha, William Shakespeare
Alberto Barberis, Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Alberto Fusi, G.R. Aldo, Oberdan Troiani, George Fanto, Anchise Brizzi
Renzo Lucidi, Jenö Csepreghy, William Morton
Orson Welles, Giorgio Papi
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Welles
Director
Jean Sacha
Writer
Orson Welles
Producer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Giorgio Papi
Producer
Alberto Barberis
Original Music Composer
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
G.R. Aldo
Director of Photography
Jenö Csepreghy
Editor
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
William Morton
Editor
George Fanto
Director of Photography
Anchise Brizzi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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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?
Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Othello?
The principal cast of Othello includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards.
When was Othello released and how long is it?
Othello was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Othello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Othello was composed by Alberto Barberis, Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Othello?
Othello holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).