Otello
6.2/ 10IMDb6.911
19861h 58m
Overview
Based on Shakespeare's play, Verdi's opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy, "...the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds upon". Believing Otello has promoted the fast-rising Cassio over himself, Iago plots to destroy both Cassio and Otello. Iago convinces the jealous Otello that his beautiful wife Desdemona is unfaithful, and that Cassio is her lover. Jealousy is followed by tragedy, then retribution, "Has Heaven no more thunderbolts?"
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers
- Arrigo Boito, Franco Zeffirelli, Masolino D'Amico, William Shakespeare
- Producers
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, John Thompson
- Production
- Italian International Film, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Otello rated?
Otello has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Otello?
Otello was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
When was Otello released?
Otello was released in 1986.
