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Othello poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.4 / 100
1981·Drama / Romance / TV Movie·3h 15m

OTHELLO

Iago and a comrade-in-arms are outside the Venice home of Desdemona's father, who does not yet know that she has eloped with Othello. Iago confides to his friend -- who had hoped to marry Desdemona -- that he serves Othello to further his own ends. Venice needs Othello to protect its commercial interests in Cyprus where the Turkish fleet is headed. Desdemona insists on going to Cyprus, too. In Cyprus, Iago plots to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. A lot more than political ambition seems to be motivating Iago.

Above the Line
Jonathan Miller·DirectorWilliam Shakespeare·Theatre PlayStephen Oliver·Original Music ComposerMalcolm Banthorpe·Editor
Cast
Anthony Hopkins·OthelloAnthony Pedley·RoderigoBob Hoskins·IagoGeoffrey Chater·BrabantioAlexander Davion·GratianoDavid Yelland·CassioJoseph O'Conor·LodovicoPeter Walmsley·OfficerJohn Barron·Duke of VeniceSeymour Green·First Senator
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jonathan Miller·Director
Writing· 1
William Shakespeare·Theatre Play
Editing· 1
Malcolm Banthorpe·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Stephen Oliver·Original Music ComposerAlan Edmonds·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Colin Lowrey·Production DesignRaymond Hughes·Costume DesignEileen Mair·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Jonathan Miller·ProducerFraser Lowden·Production AssistantPeter Stenning·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
William Hobbs·Stunts
By the Numbers
61.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Romantic
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

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Key Elements
BedFur CollarOval Frame
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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