


“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.
Director
Orson Welles
Writers
Jean Sacha, Orson Welles
Release Date
November 28, 1951
Runtime
1h 33m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
207
Les Films Marceau
Mercury Productions
Scalera Film