Othello

“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

Screenplay

Jean Sacha

Music

Alberto Barberis

Music

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Status

Released

Release date

28/11/1951

Original language

English