Othello (1955): Cast & Plot
Othello is a 1955 drama directed by Sergei Yutkevich, starring Sergey Bondarchuk as Othello, Irina Skobtseva and Andrei Popov. It is based on Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Sergei Yutkevich
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Othello About?
The premise of Othello without spoilers, adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Othello, a celebrated Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, angering her noble father and provoking Iago’s envy. Sent to Cyprus, his victories are eclipsed by Iago’s plot, which frames Desdemona as unfaithful with lieutenant Cassio. Consumed by jealousy, Othello kills his wife, and when he learns the truth too late, he takes life, ultimately leaving Cyprus to confront tragedy.
Othello Themes & Keywords
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- othello character
- iago character
- desdemona character
- one word title
- jealousy
- shakespeare's othello
- racism
- love
- husband wife relationship
- betrayal
- foreign language adaptation
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- tragedy
- based on play
- wife
- suspected infidelity
- moor
- general as protagonist
- jealous husband
- general
Othello Cast & Characters
Sergey Bondarchuk leads the cast as Othello, with Irina Skobtseva as Desdemona and Andrei Popov as Iago. Directed by Sergei Yutkevich; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sergei Yutkevich
- Sergey Bondarchuk as Othello
- Irina Skobtseva as Desdemona
- Andrei Popov as Iago
- Vladimir Soshalsky as Cassio
Also Starring in Othello
· 11 more- Yevgeni Teterin Brabantio
- Yevgeni Vesnik Roderigo
- Mikhail Troyanovsky Doge of Venice
- Antonina Maksimova Emilia
- Nikolai Brilling Lodovico
- Sergei Troitsky
- Anatoliy Zhukov Pisar (Uncredited)
- Vladimir Lebedev
- Boris Belyakov
- Aleksei Kelberer Montano
- Leila Ashrafova
More from Sergei Yutkevich
More films directed by Sergei Yutkevich: Lenin in Paris, Mayakovsky Laughs, Subject for a Short Story and Lenin in Poland.
Othello Plot Summary
What happens in Othello from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Othello [Sergey Bondarchuk], a fearless Moor and general of the Venetian Republic, anchors a tragedy that delves into courage, loyalty, and the fragility of trust. The film follows his commanding presence and the way his decisions ripple through a world where honor and affection collide, delivering a story that is as intimate as it is epic.
Full summary
The whole story of Othello, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Othello?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the title character Othello in the 1955 film?
Othello Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Otello” and “Отелло”.
- Also known as
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- Otello
- Отелло
- 오델로
- 奥赛罗
- اتلو
- Der Mohr von Venedig
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Othello FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Othello, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Othello?
Othello runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on December 2, 1955.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Sergei Yutkevich.
More films by Sergei Yutkevich Who is in the cast of Othello?
Othello stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Othello, Irina Skobtseva as Desdemona and Andrei Popov as Iago, among 15 credited actors.
Is Othello based on a book?
Yes. Othello is adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare, Kenneth Muir and Tom McAlindon.
Does Othello have a post-credit scene?
No. Othello has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Othello in?
The original language of Othello is Russian.
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