Directed by:
Trevor NunnCinematography:
Dewald AukemaPlots(1)
Towering screen and stage legend Ian McKellen stars in this ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery. Featuring agracious and dignified performance from celebrated operatic bass Willard White and a superb Imogen Stubbs as the tragic couple, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Ian McKellen
UK
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Willard White
Jamaica
Imogen Stubbs
UK
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Zoë Wanamaker
USA
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Gormenghast (2000) (series)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Martin Le Maitre
Zimbabwe
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The Devil's Whore (2008) (TV movie)
Frantz Dobrowsky
South Africa
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Sean Baker
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Black Beauty (1994)
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