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Othello

Othello

Actor(s): Laurence Olivier, Frank Finlay, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, Derek Jacobi
Director(s): Stuart Burge
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Content Advisory: Suitable for Children
Movie Release: 1965
DVD Release: 08/14/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, French
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 46 mins
Studio: Warner Home Video
Members Wishing: 5
Genres: Drama, Period Film, Tragedy

DVD Synopsis

The 1965 Othello is literally a photographed stage play: a filmed record of the National Theatre Production of 1964, as staged by John Dexter and starring Laurence Olivier. As the easily led, fatally jealous Moor of Venice, Olivier wears thick black-faced makeup and speaks in an uncharacteristically deep, bellow-like voice. Some considered his portrayal of Othello to be an unflattering stereotype; others regard Olivier's interpretation as one of the finest Shakespearean performances ever captured on film. Less flamboyant, but no less effective, are Frank Finlay as Iago, Maggie Smith as Desdemona, Derek Jacobi as Cassio, and Joyce Redman as Emilia. Oscar nominations went to Olivier, Finlay, Smith, and Redman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Actors

Laurence Olivier - Othello
Frank Finlay - Iago
Maggie Smith - Desdemona
Joyce Redman - Emilia
Derek Jacobi - Cassio


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