The read
It runs long at 3h 24m.
Synopsis
Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Trevor NunnDirector
- Guy WoolfendenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael GrandageRoderigo
- Ian McKellenIago
- Clive SwiftBrabantio / Gratiano
- Willard WhiteOthello
- Sean BakerCassio
- John BurgessDuke of Venice / Lodovico
- Brian LawsonFirst Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier
- David HounslowServant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier
- Phillip SullyMontano
- Imogen StubbsDesdemona
- Zoë WanamakerEmilia
- Marsha HuntBianca
Stills
Themes
jealousybased on play or musicaltragedy