Othello (1981)
Othello (1981), directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Anthony Hopkins and Anthony Pedley.
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Synopsis
Iago and a comrade-in-arms are outside the Venice home of Desdemona's father, who does not yet know that she has eloped with Othello. Iago confides to his friend -- who had hoped to marry Desdemona -- that he serves Othello to further his own ends. Venice needs Othello to protect its commercial interests in Cyprus where the Turkish fleet is headed. Desdemona insists on going to Cyprus, too. In Cyprus, Iago plots to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. A lot more than political ambition seems to be motivating Iago.
- Jonathan MillerDirector, Producer
- Malcolm BanthorpeEditing
- Stephen OliverOriginal music
Trivia
- It premiered on October 4, 1981, a Sunday.
- It runs 3h24 — well over the usual two hours.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosBBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Othello - Anthony Pedley Roderigo
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Bob Hoskins
Iago -
Geoffrey Chater
Brabantio -
Alexander Davion
Gratiano -
David Yelland
Cassio -
Joseph O'Conor
Lodovico - Peter Walmsley Officer
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John Barron
Duke of Venice - Seymour Green First Senator
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Howard Goorney
Second Senator -
Penelope Wilton
Desdemona -
Rosemary Leach
Emilia -
Tony Steedman
Montano - Max Harvey First Gentleman
- Terence McGinity Second Gentleman
- Nigel Nobes Third Gentleman
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Wendy Morgan
Bianca -
Arabella Weir
Lady in Waiting
Quiz about this movie
Questions from the whole catalogue.
Play nowIf you liked this one
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Othello
6.4
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A Garota Na Caixa
6.7
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A Adolescente
7.0
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O Talentoso Ripley
7.2
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O Brutalista
6.9
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O Milagre de St. Anna
6.1
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Perigos da Rede
6.3
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24 Horas de Fúria
6.4
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A Vida Secreta das Abelhas
7.5
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Fim da Sentença
6.3
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Um Homem Misterioso
6.0
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Da Rua Para a Universidade
7.3
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Crew
- Jonathan Miller Director
- Malcolm Banthorpe Editing
- Jonathan Miller Producer
- Stephen Oliver Original music
Questions about this film
What is Othello about?
Othello: Iago and a comrade-in-arms are outside the Venice home of Desdemona's father, who does not yet know that she has eloped with Othello. Iago confides to his friend -- who had hoped to marry Desdemona -- that he serves Othello to further his own ends. Venice needs Othello to protect its commercial interests in Cyprus whe…
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Jonathan Miller in 1981.
Who stars in Othello?
The cast of Othello includes Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Pedley, Bob Hoskins, Geoffrey Chater and Alexander Davion.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs for 204 minutes, or 3h24.
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