Othello (1989)
After 400 years Shakespeare's great tragedy still has strong social and political relevance, and this celebrated production by leading actress and director Janet Suzman was momentous, as it was staged at South Africa's famous Market Theatre during the apartheid era. Tony Award-winning actor John Kani plays the title role.
Director: Janet Suzman
Runtime: 188 min
Release Date: December 27, 1989
Cast
- John Kani - Othello
- Joanna Weinberg - Desdemona
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Original Language: en
Keywords
shakespeare
More Films by Director: Janet Suzman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Othello about?
- After 400 years Shakespeare's great tragedy still has strong social and political relevance, and this celebrated production by leading actress and director Janet Suzman was momentous, as it was staged at South Africa's famous Market Theatre during the apartheid era. Tony Award-winning actor John Kani plays the title role.
- Who directed Othello?
- Othello was directed by Janet Suzman.
- Who stars in Othello?
- Othello stars John Kani, Joanna Weinberg.
- How long is Othello?
- Othello has a runtime of 3h 8m (188 minutes).