Othello
“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
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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.
Cast
Orson Welles
as Othello
Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Iago
Robert Coote
as Roderigo
Suzanne Cloutier
as Desdemona
Hilton Edwards
as Brabantio
Nicholas Bruce
as Lodovico
Michael Laurence
as Michael Cassio
Fay Compton
as Emilia
Doris Dowling
as Bianca
Joan Fontaine
as Page
Joseph Cotten
as Senator (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
as Lodovico (voice)
Gudrun Ure
as Desdemona (voice)
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About Othello
“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
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. Running 93 minutes.
Othello Cast and Characters
The cast features Orson Welles (as Othello), Micheál Mac Liammóir (as Iago), Robert Coote (as Roderigo), Suzanne Cloutier (as Desdemona), and Hilton Edwards (as Brabantio). Their performances are a major reason Othello has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Othello NowWhy People Are Watching Othello
Othello flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Othello online for free?
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How long is Othello?
Othello runs for 93 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Othello good? What's the rating?
Othello holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 210 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Othello?
The main cast includes Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote, and Suzanne Cloutier, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Othello available in English?
Yes — Othello was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Othello released?
Othello was released in 1951.
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Where can I watch Othello for free?
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What is Othello about?
Othello is a Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on November 28, 1951. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. The film was produced by Les Films Marceau.
Who stars in Othello?
Othello stars Orson Welles, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Robert Coote and Suzanne Cloutier. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Othello available in HD?
Yes, Othello is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.