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January 1967 (Austria) more
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The greatest Othello ever by the greatest actor of our time more
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Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. But Othello's old lieutenant... more | add synopsis
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Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 1 win & 5 nominations more
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Hairspray Wins Four Olivier Awards
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Good Shakespeare movie more (11 total)

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USA:165 min
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This is the only Shakespeare film in which all four leading actors (Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Joyce Redman) were nominated for Oscars. more
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Iago: O beware my lord,of jealousy! It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. more
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Referenced in If.... (1968) more

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9 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
Good Shakespeare movie, 13 August 2001
7/10
Author: Colonel-24 from Swindon. England

As this is a filmed stage production, some concessions must be made for the extravagant, loud, performances of some of the cast, although this over-acting does tend to get in the way. Laurence Olivier, as Othello, the moor of Venice, is extraordinary, and some moments in his performance are superb, but his constant habit of shouting at the top of his voice and throwing himself around the stage grates. His voice, made deeper by vocal training, will surprise those who are used to seeing Olivier in other films, where he does not play an Arab. Some of his better moments are his first appearance, his entrance into the brawl in which Cassio (an excellent Derek Jacobi) is banished, and, especaily, the moving final scene. Maggie Smith is an exemplary Desdemona, beleivably confused and upset. Joyce Redman is good, but also suffers Olivier's fate of overacting. Frank Finlay is an absolutely brilliant Iago, willingly talking to us, the audience, in his soliluquies, as though we were one of the characters, and taking malicious delight in his evil machinations. Overall, this is an impressive, though over-rated film. CAST RATING (out of 10) Laurence Oliver (6) Maggie Smith (9) Joyce Redman (6) Frank Finlay (10) Derek Jacobi (8)

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