Synopsis
Screenwriter John Good's rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the chagrin of Iago, who also loves her. The conniving commune leader then manages to quietly pressure Othello until murder and tragedy ensue. Songs include: "Othello", "Working on a Building," "Eat the Bread, Drink the Wine," "Book of Prophecy," "That's What God Said," "Chug a Lug," "Open Your Eyes," "Lust of the Blood," "Put Out the Light" and more.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Patrick McGoohanDirector
- Jack GoodWriter
- Emil Dean ZoghbyOriginal Music Composer
- Tony Joe WhiteOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richie HavensOthello
- Lance LeGaultIago
- Season HubleyDesdemona
- Tony Joe WhiteCassio
- Susan TyrrellEmilia
- Bonnie BramlettCast
- Delaney BramlettCast
- Raleigh GardenhireCast
- Billy Joe RoyalCast
- Wayne WaterhouseCast
Stills
Themes
costume drama