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.
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Othello | |
| Irène Jacob | ... | Desdemona (as Irene Jacob) | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Iago | |
| Nathaniel Parker | ... | Cassio | |
| Michael Maloney | ... | Roderigo | |
| Anna Patrick | ... | Emilia | |
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | Montano | |
| Indra Ové | ... | Bianca (as Indra Ove) | |
| Michael Sheen | ... | Lodovico | |
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André Oumansky | ... | Gratiano (as Andre Oumansky) |
| Philip Locke | ... | 1st Senator | |
| John Savident | ... | 2nd Senator | |
| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... | The Duke of Venice | |
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Pierre Vaneck | ... | Brabantio |
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Iago convinces Othello, The Moor of Venice that his wife, Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago is an evil, manipulative character with his own agenda. A plot of jealousy and rage transpires in this classic Shakespearean tale. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>
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Envy, greed, jealousy and love.Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 January 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$11,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$2,112,951Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Laurence Fishburne's only exposure to William Shakespeare prior to this was reading Hamlet in high school. See more »Goofs
During Emilia's dying speech, the already dead Desdemona can be seen breathing. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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While maintaining the location and time period of the original play, this film gives us a much clearer insight into Othello as a character and as a story than many of the supposedly more important versions. The dialogue is trimmed to what is essential, the settings are atmospheric, and the cast is great. You will never forget the story after you see this version.