Released:
1951-11-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Orson Welles

Runtime:
1h 33min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Orson Welles
  as
  Othello
• 
  Micheál Mac Liammóir
  as
  Iago
• 
  Robert Coote
  as
  Roderigo
• 
  Suzanne Cloutier
  as
  Desdemona
• 
  Hilton Edwards
  as
  Brabantio