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Othello

8.719551h 48mMovieDrama

The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first televised version of the play to feature a black actor in the title role. Gordon…

DirectorTony Richardson

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Cast · Directed by Tony Richardson

GHGordon Heath
Gordon Heath
Othello
RHRosemary Harris
Rosemary Harris
Desdemona
PRPaul Rogers
Paul Rogers
Iago
RHRobert Hardy
Robert Hardy
Cassio
NDNigel Davenport
Nigel Davenport
Lodovico
SD
Stephen Dartnell
Sailor

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Othello hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 2, 1956. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.