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Released
1981 · FILM

Othello

Directed by
Runtime
204 min
DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

Iago and a fellow soldier are outside the home of Desdemona's father in Venice, where news of her elopement with Othello has not yet reached him. Iago reveals to his friend—whom had hoped to marry Desdemona—that he serves Othello not out of loyalty, but to advance his own goals. Venice requires Othello's military leadership to defend its commercial interests in Cyprus, where the Turkish fleet is preparing to attack. Desdemona insists on accompanying Othello to Cyprus. Once there, Iago begins a scheme to convince Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio. There appears to be more at play in Iago's motivations than mere political ambition.

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Principal cast & crew: 15

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Malcolm BanthorpeScored by Stephen OliverDesigned by Colin Lowrey

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