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Othello (1965)

Othello (1965)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Laurence Olivier, Frank Finlay, (more)
Director(s):
Stuart Burge
Format(s):
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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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
166 mins

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Director(s):
Stuart Burge
Writer(s):
Margaret Unsworth
Producer(s):
Anthony Havelock-Allan, Lord John Brabourne
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    Marlina P.

    TheMoor of Venice. I have seen every version of this play that has ever been committed to film, which is no small feat for a woman who adores the Bard as I do. I am an African American woman and I have heard about the fact that some think that his portrayal of the moor to be stereotypical, well, I don't think so. Othello is not my favorite Shakespeare play, possibly the third favorite but there is something in the truth of Othello that I think is deeply stirring, it is the truth of self-esteem. He thinks himself a lowly creature, despite the fact that he is a great general and is acclaimed by many even the trials that he has been through in his life. Olivier makes you feel that, he wrung tears from me the frist time that I saw him in this performance, he was flawless and seamless, I lost Olivier in this movie, he was purely the character. I am so glad that I saw it one night on cable when I could sleep. He outshines all others who have attempted this part, ALL OTHERS.

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    April A.

    Lawrence Oliver makes this great, of course. This is why I rented it twice for my Shakespeare class

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    Brandon L.

    One of the best film adaptations of Othello made. You forget about the cheap scenary due to the top notch performances. And you almost forget that Lawrence Oliver is not black. It really brings Shakespeare's brilliant use of language to life.

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