Othello
Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
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Where to watch
Not available to stream in US
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.
Cast & crew
Directed by Orson Welles
Orson WellesOthello
Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
Robert CooteRoderigo
Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
Hilton EdwardsBrabantioNicholas BruceLodovico
Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio
Fay ComptonEmilia
Doris DowlingBianca
Joan FontainePage
Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)
