Othello (1951)

11/28/1951 (IT) • 1h 33m

Drama

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

husband wife relationship

victim

based on play or musical

love

murder

interracial marriage

tragic love

handkerchief

resentment

jealous husband

father daughter conflict

mistrust of wife

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