Othello (1990): Cast
Othello is a 1990 drama directed by Trevor Nunn, starring David Hounslow as Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier, Willard White and Brian Lawson. It runs 3 hours 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 24m (204 min)
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Othello About?
The premise of Othello without spoilers.
Noble Moroccan general Othello's life with his beautiful, fiercely loyal wife Desdemona is shattered when his seemingly trusted confidante Iago, secretly consumed by jealousy, launches a relentless campaign of deceit and treachery, turning love into tragedy. His honor and trust crumble under Iago's poisonous rumors, leading to a fatal climax of misunderstanding and loss.
Othello Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- romance episode
- drama episode
- shakespeare's othello
- playing one side against another
- tragedy
- racism
- jealousy
- husband wife relationship
- betrayal
- resentment toward superior
- mistrust of wife
- based on play
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- character name in title
Othello Cast & Characters
David Hounslow leads the cast as Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier, with Willard White as Othello and Brian Lawson as First Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier. Directed by Trevor Nunn; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Trevor Nunn
- David Hounslow as Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier
- Willard White as Othello
- Brian Lawson as First Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier
- Imogen Stubbs as Desdemona
Also Starring in Othello
· 8 more- Ian McKellen Iago
- Sean Baker Cassio
- Clive Swift Brabantio / Gratiano
- Marsha Hunt Bianca
- Zoë Wanamaker Emilia
- Michael Grandage Roderigo
- John Burgess Duke of Venice / Lodovico
- Phillip Sully Montano
Othello Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “RSC: Othello” and “Royal Shakespeare Company: Othello”.
- Also known as
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- RSC: Othello
- Royal Shakespeare Company: Othello
- Theatre Night: Othello
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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 3 hours 24 minutes (204 minutes).
When was Othello released?
Othello was released on June 23, 1990.
Who directed Othello?
Othello was directed by Trevor Nunn.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Othello?
Othello stars David Hounslow as Servant to the Senate / First Cyprus Soldier / First Othello Soldier, Willard White as Othello and Brian Lawson as First Senator / Second Cyprus Soldier / Second Othello Soldier, among 12 credited actors.
Does Othello have a post-credit scene?
No. Othello has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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