Othello (1990)
Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
Director: Trevor Nunn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 204 min
Release Date: June 23, 1990
Cast
- Michael Grandage - Roderigo
- Ian McKellen - Iago
- Clive Swift - Brabantio / Gratiano
- Willard White - Othello
- Sean Baker - Cassio
- John Burgess - Duke of Venice / Lodovico
- Brian Lawson - First Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier
- David Hounslow - Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier
- Phillip Sully - Montano
- Imogen Stubbs - Desdemona
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Guy Woolfenden
Editing: St. John O'Rorke
Production: Royal Shakespeare Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
jealousy, based on play or musical, tragedy, shakespeare
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Othello about?
- Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
- Who directed Othello?
- Othello was directed by Trevor Nunn.
- Who stars in Othello?
- Othello stars Michael Grandage, Ian McKellen, Clive Swift, Willard White, Sean Baker, John Burgess.
- How long is Othello?
- Othello has a runtime of 3h 24m (204 minutes).
- What genre is Othello?
- Othello is a Drama film.
- Where was Othello produced?
- Othello was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Othello?
- The themes of Othello include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.