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Otello

8.019732h 20mMovieMusic

Herbert von Karajan directed this film of Verdi’s Shakespearan masterpiece as well as conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. As the tragic Moor of Venice, arguably his greatest role, John Vickers (in the words of critic David Cairns)…

DirectorRoger Benamou
WriterArrigo Boito

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Cast · Directed by Roger Benamou

JVJon Vickers
Jon Vickers
Otello
MFMirella Freni
Mirella Freni
Desdemona
PGPeter Glossop
Peter Glossop
Jago
SM
Stefania Malagú
Emilia
JDJosé van Dam
José van Dam
Lodovico
MSMichel Sénéchal
Michel Sénéchal
Roderigo
ABAldo Bottion
Aldo Bottion
Cassio
HKHerbert von Karajan
Herbert von Karajan
Conductor

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Otello — streaming FAQ

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Otello hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 9, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.