Othello (1955)

"Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy"Movie
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Othello
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StarringOrson WellesMicheál MacLiammóirRobert Coote
DirectorOrson Welles
WriterJean Sacha
NR 1 hr 33 minSep 12th, 1955Drama
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Plot
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.

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Theatrical Release:September 12th, 1955
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 31st, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
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