Othello

1951 film by Orson Welles
Movie film Q2704454
Othello
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Othello

Summary

Othello is a film[1]. Othello has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Othello received the Palme d'Or[3].
  • Othello's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • Othello was directed by Orson Welles[5].
  • Orson Welles wrote the screenplay for Othello[6].
  • Jean Sacha wrote the screenplay for Othello[7].
  • Othello's composer is recorded as Q435856[8].
  • Othello's genre is drama film[9].
  • Othello's based on is recorded as Othello[10].
  • A cast member of Othello was Orson Welles[11].
  • A cast member of Othello was Doris Dowling[12].
  • A cast member of Othello was Joseph Cotten[13].
  • A cast member of Othello was Joan Fontaine[14].
  • A cast member of Othello was Fay Compton[15].
  • A cast member of Othello was Robert Coote[16].
  • A cast member of Othello was Suzanne Cloutier[17].
  • A cast member of Othello was Micheál Mac Liammóir[18].
  • A cast member of Othello was Hilton Edwards[19].
  • A cast member of Othello was Nicholas Bruce[20].
  • A cast member of Othello was Michael Laurence[21].
  • Othello was produced by Scalera Film[22].
  • Othello's director of photography is recorded as Anchise Brizzi[23].
  • Othello's director of photography is recorded as G.R. Aldo[24].
  • Othello's director of photography is recorded as Oberdan Troiani[25].
  • The original language of Othello was English[26].
  • Othello's Commons category is recorded as Othello (1951 film)[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Othello was produced by Scalera Film[22]. Othello was directed by Orson Welles[5]. Screenwriters include Orson Welles[6] and Jean Sacha[7]. Cast members include Orson Welles[11], Doris Dowling[12], Joseph Cotten[13], Joan Fontaine[14], Fay Compton[15], and Robert Coote[16].

Publication

Publication dates include November 1951[28] and September 12, 1955[29]. The original language of Othello was English[26]. Othello's genre is drama film[9]. Othello was distributed by video on demand[30].

Reception

Othello received the Palme d'Or[3]. Reviews include 87%[31] and 7.9/10[32].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Othello's after a work by is recorded as William Shakespeare[33].

Cultural Impact

Things named for Othello include Orsonwelles othello[34], a taxon[35].

Why It Matters

Othello has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Othello is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for Othello include Orsonwelles othello[34], a taxon[35].

FAQs

What awards did Othello receive?

Honors received include Palme d'Or[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . cinematografo.it. Retrieved . cinematografo.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [28] . wikidata.org.
  30. [29] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [33] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Production designer Q2778939
    Publication date +1951-11-00T00:00:00Z, +1955-09-12T00:00:00Z
    Screenwriter Orson Welles, Jean Sacha
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+91'}
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