Rent Othello (1981)
3.5 of 5 from 46 ratings
3h 15min
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- Synopsis:
Born in Stratford, England in 1564, William Shakespeare, one of the world's greatest writers, wrote more than 35 plays encompassing comedy, history and tragedies. His plays, each containing vivid characters of all types and from many walks of life, have been a vital part of the theatre in the Western world since they were written some 400 years ago. Enjoy a front row seat in the comfort of your home with a Shakespeare classic starring an internationally acclaimed cast. Othello, a noble Moor, has in his command Iago, a lieutenant insanely jealous of Othello's success, rank and morality, and especially of his marriage to Desdemona. At every turn lago plots to exploit Othello, undermine his trust in Desdemona, and deceive Othello into an all-consuming jealousy. Iago's perverse malice results in the untimely murder and suicide of the two star-crossed lovers. - Actors:
- William Marshall, Ron Moody, Jenny Agutter, DeVeren Bookwalter, Joel Asher, Leslie Paxton, Peter MacLean, Jay Robinson, Phillip Persons, Eugenia Wright, Michael Hayward, John Bliss, Arnold Markussen, Anna Dresdon, Lanny Broyles, Lee Fairchild, Will Nye, David Thomas, Michael J. Utvich, Russell Werthman
- Directors:
- Franklin Melton
- Producers:
- Jack Nakano
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Aka:
- The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Studio:
- Quantum Leap
- Genres:
- Drama, Performing Arts, Romance
- Collections:
- Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 2, Top 10 Films Set in Venice
