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Othello

  • 1980
  • 1h 55m
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6.3/10
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Richard Dixon in Othello (1980)
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The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the s... Read allThe Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.

  • Director
    • Liz White
  • Writer
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Benjamin Ashburn
    • Audrey Branker
    • Louis Chisholm
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    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Liz White
    • Writer
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Benjamin Ashburn
      • Audrey Branker
      • Louis Chisholm
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    Benjamin Ashburn
    • Montano
    Audrey Branker
    • Desdemona
    Louis Chisholm
    • Cassio
    Richard Dixon
    • Iago
    Douglas Gray
    • Roderigo
    Yaphet Kotto
    Yaphet Kotto
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    Liz White
    • Bianca
    Jim Williams
    • Brabantio
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      • Liz White
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      • William Shakespeare
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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Отело
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      1 hour 55 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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