Othello (1922): Cast
Othello is a 1922 drama directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, starring Emil Jannings as Othello, Werner Krauss and Ica von Lenkeffy. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Wörner-Filmgesellschaft
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Othello About?
The premise of Othello without spoilers.
Although silent, the 1922 German Othello feels more operatic than faithful to Shakespeare. Emil Jannings towers as Othello, lacking subtlety. Werner Krauss, known from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, is the scheming Iago, and Lya de Putti (Lea von Lenkeffy) plays the tragic Desdemona. The lavish production offers striking visual delights despite its loose adaptation.
Othello Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- deception
- moor the person
- jealousy
- lieutenant
- general
- cyprus
- handkerchief
- racism
- love
- husband wife relationship
- betrayal
- jealous rage
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- interracial marriage
- warrior
- tragedy
- star crossed lovers
- royalty
- interracial romance
- expressionism
- venice italy
- treachery
- murder
- loyalty
- shakespeare's othello
- based on play
- character name in title
Othello Cast & Characters
Emil Jannings leads the cast as Othello, with Werner Krauss as Iago and Ica von Lenkeffy as Desdemona. Directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Emil Jannings as Othello
- Werner Krauss as Iago
- Ica von Lenkeffy as Desdemona
- Theodor Loos as Cassio
Also Starring in Othello
· 5 more- Friedrich Kühne Brabantio
- Ferdinand von Alten Rodrigo
- Lya De Putti Emilia
- Magnus Stifter Montano
- Ludwig Rex
More from Dimitri Buchowetzki
One more film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki: Danton.
Othello Also Known As
Also known as “奥赛罗”.
- Also known as
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- 奥赛罗
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Othello FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Othello, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on February 8, 1922.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki.
More films by Dimitri Buchowetzki Who is in the cast of Othello?
Othello stars Emil Jannings as Othello, Werner Krauss as Iago and Ica von Lenkeffy as Desdemona, among 9 credited actors.
Does Othello have a post-credit scene?
No. Othello has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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