The read
It runs long at 3h 24m.
Synopsis
Iago and a comrade-in-arms are outside the Venice home of Desdemona's father, who does not yet know that she has eloped with Othello. Iago confides to his friend -- who had hoped to marry Desdemona -- that he serves Othello to further his own ends. Venice needs Othello to protect its commercial interests in Cyprus where the Turkish fleet is headed. Desdemona insists on going to Cyprus, too. In Cyprus, Iago plots to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. A lot more than political ambition seems to be motivating Iago.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Jonathan MillerDirector
- Stephen OliverOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anthony HopkinsOthello
- Anthony PedleyRoderigo
- Bob HoskinsIago
- Geoffrey ChaterBrabantio
- Alexander DavionGratiano
- David YellandCassio
- Joseph O'ConorLodovico
- Peter WalmsleyOfficer
- John BarronDuke of Venice
- Seymour GreenFirst Senator
- Howard GoorneySecond Senator
- Penelope WiltonDesdemona
Themes
jealousyvenice, italytragedythe moors (people)