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Filming Othello (1978): Cast

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Filming Othello is a 1978 documentary starring Orson Welles as Host, Robert Coote and Hilton Edwards. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Filming Othello (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Filming Othello About?

The premise of Filming Othello without spoilers.

The 1978 documentary follows Orson Welles as he both directs and appears onscreen, chronicling the production of his acclaimed 1952 film adaptation of Othello. Produced for West German television, it offers an intimate look at the filmmaking process and stands as the final feature film Welles completed before his death.

Filming Othello Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • moviola
  • retrospective
  • question and answer
  • shakespeare's othello
  • reference to pablo picasso
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • tragedy
  • reference to laurence olivier
  • reference to shakespeare's othello
  • interview
  • filmmaking
  • director
+2 more
  • acting
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Filming Othello Cast & Characters

Orson Welles leads the cast as Host, with Robert Coote and Hilton Edwards.

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Filming Othello Also Known As

Also known as “Girando Otello”.

Also known as
  • Girando Otello

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Filming Othello FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Filming Othello, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Filming Othello?

Filming Othello runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Filming Othello released?

Filming Othello was released on July 10, 1978.

Who is in the cast of Filming Othello?

Filming Othello stars Orson Welles as Host, Robert Coote and Hilton Edwards, among 4 credited actors.

Does Filming Othello have a post-credit scene?

No. Filming Othello has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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