Otello (1986): Cast
Otello is a 1986 music drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Plácido Domingo as Otello, Justino Díaz and Urbano Barberini. It is based on Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Italian International Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Otello About?
The premise of Otello without spoilers, adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir.
Adapted from Shakespeare’s tragedy, Verdi’s opera portrays the corrosive power of jealousy. Iago, resentful that Otello has promoted the rising Cassio, schemes to ruin them both and sows doubt that Desdemona is unfaithful with Cassio. Consumed by suspicion, Otello’s jealousy triggers tragedy and eventual retribution.
Otello Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- italy
- character name as title
- othello character
- desdemona character
- iago character
- one word title
- classical music
- power
- jealousy
- tragedy
- opera
- masturbation
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- filmed opera
- venice italy
- handkerchief
- general
- blackface
- shakespeare's othello
- based on play
Otello Cast & Characters
Plácido Domingo leads the cast as Otello, with Justino Díaz as Iago and Urbano Barberini as Cassio. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franco Zeffirelli
- Plácido Domingo as Otello
- Justino Díaz as Iago
- Urbano Barberini as Cassio
- Katia Ricciarelli as Desdemona
Also Starring in Otello
· 5 more- Remo Remotti Brabantio
- Massimo Foschi Lodovico
- Antonio Pierfederici Doge
- Sergio Nicolai Roderigo
- Petra Malakova Emilia
More from Franco Zeffirelli
More films directed by Franco Zeffirelli, best-rated first: Romeo and Juliet, Tea with Mussolini, Hamlet and Callas Forever.
Otello Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Othello” and “Οθέλλος”.
- Also known as
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- Othello
- Οθέλλος
- Отело
- Отелло
- 오델로
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Otello FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Otello, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Otello?
Otello runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Otello released?
Otello was released on May 15, 1986.
Who directed Otello?
Otello was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
More films by Franco Zeffirelli Who is in the cast of Otello?
Otello stars Plácido Domingo as Otello, Justino Díaz as Iago and Urbano Barberini as Cassio, among 9 credited actors.
Is Otello based on a book?
Yes. Otello is adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare, Kenneth Muir and Tom McAlindon.
Does Otello have a post-credit scene?
No. Otello has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Otello in?
The original language of Otello is Italian.
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