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
- Starring:
- Laurence Olivier, Frank Finlay, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stuart Burge
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Othello
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
Complete Cast of Othello
- Laurence Olivier - Othello
- Maggie Smith - Desdemona
- Derek Jacobi - Cassio
- Anthony Nicholls - Brabantio
- Sheila Reid - Bianca
- Kenneth Mackintosh - Lodovico
- Roy Holder - Clown
- Malcolm Terris - Senate Officer
- Keith Marsh - Senator
- William Hobbs - Cypriot Officer
- John McEnery - Company
- Andrew Bradford - Company
- Reginald Green - Company
- Michael Gambon - Company
- Dan Meaden - Company
- Frank Finlay - Iago
- Joyce Redman - Emilia
- Robert Lang - Roderigo
- Harry Lomax - Duke of Venice
- Michael Turner - Gratiano
- Edward Hardwicke - Montano
- David Hargreaves - Senate Officer
- Terence Knapp - Company
- Tom Kempinski - Sailor
- Trevor Martin - Cypriot Officer
- Bruce Purchase - Company
- Robert Russell - Company
- Janie Booth - Company
- Christopher Timothy - Cypriot Officer
- Director(s):
- Stuart Burge
- Writer(s):
- Margaret Unsworth
- Producer(s):
- Lord John Brabourne, Anthony Havelock-Allan
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