Othello

Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy

Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.

Director

Orson Welles

Screenplay

Orson Welles

Writer

Jean Sacha

Producer

Orson Welles

Producer

Giorgio Papi

Original Music Composer

Alberto Barberis

Original Music Composer

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Director of Photography

G.R. Aldo