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Othello (1964)

Othello poster
Directed by
Patrick Barton
Country
Australia
Runtime
2h 10m
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This is a television adaptation of Shakespeare's play. A general named Othello is manipulated by his ensign Iago into believing his wife has been unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences.

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What happens

"Othello" is a 1964 Australian television play based on the play by William Shakespeare. It was broadcast on the ABC as part of Wednesday Theatre and filmed in ABC's Melbourne studios. It aired on 18 November 1964 in Melbourne, on 3 February 1965 in Sydney, and on 7 July 1965 in Brisbane. It was one of the most ambitious projects made in Melbourne, going for over two hours without a break. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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