Plot — What is Othello about?
The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the title role. Gordon Heath, an American, came to Britain in 1947 and was cast by Kenneth Tynan to play Othello in his 1950 Arts Council production. The play takes place in Venice and Cyprus and the original production was part-live, with recorded Venice sequences
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 87% (8.7/10, 3 votes) |
Othello — FAQ
Is Othello worth watching? Othello holds a 8.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the tit
Who directed Othello? Directed by Tony Richardson.
Who is in the cast of Othello? It stars Gordon Heath, Rosemary Harris, Paul Rogers, Robert Hardy, Nigel Davenport, Stephen Dartnell.
Where can I stream Othello? Streaming availability for Othello is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Othello release? It released in 1955.
