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Othello (1951)

When a secret marriage is planned between Othello, a Moorish general, and Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio, her old suitor Roderigo takes it hard. He allies himself with Iago, who has his own grudge against Othello, and the two conspire to bring Othello down. When their first plan, to have him accused of witchcraft, fails, they plant evidence intended to make him believe Desdemona is unfaithful.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Orson WellesOrson WellesOthello
  • Photo of Micheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac LiammóirIago
  • Photo of Robert CooteRobert CooteRoderigo
  • Photo of Suzanne CloutierSuzanne CloutierDesdemona
  • Photo of Hilton EdwardsHilton EdwardsBrabantio
  • Photo of Nicholas BruceNicholas BruceLodovico
  • Photo of Michael LaurenceMichael LaurenceMichael Cassio
  • Photo of Fay ComptonFay ComptonEmilia
  • Photo of Doris DowlingDoris DowlingBianca
  • Photo of Joan FontaineJoan FontainePage

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