Othello

(1951)Directed by Orson Welles93 minDrama
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.

Orson Wellesas Othello
Robert Cooteas Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutieras Desdemona
Hilton Edwardsas Brabantio
NBNicholas Bruceas Lodovico
Michael Laurenceas Michael Cassio
Fay Comptonas Emilia
Doris Dowlingas Bianca
Joseph Cottenas Senator (uncredited)
Robert Riettias Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ureas Desdemona (voice)