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Movie The Rerun: 1950s

Othello

This Soviet adaptation of Shakespeare's play follows the Moorish general Othello, whose trust is poisoned by his ensign Iago.

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This Soviet adaptation of Shakespeare's play follows the Moorish general Othello, whose trust is poisoned by his ensign Iago.

Why watch Sergei Yutkevich won the Best Director Award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival for this adaptation.

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Where can I watch Othello?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Othello in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Othello about?
This Soviet adaptation of Shakespeare's play follows the Moorish general Othello, whose trust is poisoned by his ensign Iago.
Who is in the cast of Othello?
Othello stars Sergei Bondarchuk, Antonina Maksimova, Irina Skobtseva, Yevgeny Vesnik and Andrey Popov.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Sergei Yutkevich.
When did Othello come out?
Othello was released on 13 March 1956.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs 107 minutes (1 h 47 min).

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