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(1951)synopsis
Othello, a general of Moorish descent, and Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio, secretly plan to get married, but their plans are met with disapproval from Desdemona's former suitor, Roderigo. He teams up with Iago, who holds a personal grudge against Othello, to seek revenge against him. The two conspire to ruin Othello's life, and when their initial attempt to frame him for witchcraft is unsuccessful, they plant evidence to convince him that Desdemona is cheating on him.
release date
September. 12,1955
run time
1 hr 33 min
director
Orson Welles
writers
Orson Welles, Jean Sacha
production companies
Les Films Marceau, Mercury Productions
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