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Othello (1951)
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Othello (1951)

Drama • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Director: Orson Welles

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TSPDT

2026: #967
2025: #959
2024: #961
2023: #916
2022: #916

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Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 6, Extras: 10

Length

90 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

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2025: #959
2024: #961
2023: #916
2022: #916
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Picture: 8, Audio: 6, Extras: 10

Length
90 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 years ago
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