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Othello (1955)

Movie"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"
Audience Score
73
NR 1 hr 33 minSep 12th, 1955Drama
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 12th, 1955 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 31st, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film