Othello (1951)

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

• Drama

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.

Rating

7.4 / 10 (225 votes)

Release date

November 28, 1951

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Director

Orson Welles

Status

Released