Othello 1951
“Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy”
What is Othello?
Othello is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 28, 1951
- Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Othello is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions, Scalera Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Moorish general is manipulated by his jealous ensign into tragic violence over supposed infidelity.”
- Directed by Orson Welles
- Adapted from William Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
- Involves dark themes of deception and violence
Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic adaptations of Shakespearean tragedies on film.
The film contains dramatic themes of jealousy, deception, and violence leading to tragedy.
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Who directed the 1951 film Othello?
Orson Welles directed the film.
What genre is Othello classified as?
It is classified as a drama.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Who is the jealous ensign in the story?
The jealous ensign is Iago.
Whose play is the film based on?
The film is based on the work of William Shakespeare.
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