
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.5/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.4/10223 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Orson WellesDirector, Screenplay
- Jean SachaWriter
- Alberto BarberisOriginal Music Composer
- Angelo Francesco LavagninoOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Orson WellesOthello
- Micheál Mac LiammóirIago
- Robert CooteRoderigo
- Suzanne CloutierDesdemona
- Hilton EdwardsBrabantio
- Nicholas BruceLodovico
- Michael LaurenceMichael Cassio
- Fay ComptonEmilia
- Doris DowlingBianca
- Joan FontainePage
- Joseph CottenSenator (uncredited)
- Robert RiettiLodovico (voice)












