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Othello

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

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.

19511h 33mNRDrama

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About Othello

Directors
Orson Welles
Cast
Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, Suzanne Cloutier, Hilton Edwards, Nicholas Bruce
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
Italy, United States of America, France
Status
Released

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