Othello [videorecording] / by William Shakespeare ; presented by the British Broadcasting Corporation ; a production by Jonathan Miller ; a BBC television production in association with Time-Life Television.
Originally produced for television in 1981. Digitally restored masters of the classic BBC production of Shakespeare's plays; issued as part of the Dramatic works of William Shakespeare, Tragedy collection in 2002. Special features: About Ambrose; List of plays; Previews. Anthony Pedley (Roderigo), Bob Hoskins (Iago), Geoffrey Chater (Brabantio), Alexander Davion (Gratiano), Anthony Hopkins (Othello), David Yelland (Cassio), Joseph O'Conor (Lodovico), Peter Walmsley (Officer), John Barron (Duke of Venice), Seymour Green (First Senator), Howard Goorney (Second Senator), Penelope Wilton (Desdemona), Rosemary Leach (Emilia), Tony Steedman (Montano), Max Harvey (First Gentleman), Terence McGinity (Second Gentleman), Nigel Nobes (Third Gentleman), Wendy Morgan (Bianca), Arabella Weir (Lady in Waiting).
Summary:
Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealosy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio.
Series:
The dramatic works of William Shakespeare The tragedies of William Shakespeare
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