Otello

Synopsis

Italian TV version of the celebrated 1956 stage production by Vittorio Gassman of Shakespeare’s tragedy, translated into Italian by Salvatore Quasimodo. Gassman and Salvo Randone had originally alternated the roles of Othello and Iago on the stage but for the TV version Gassman performed the title role.

Language

English

Country

Italy

Medium

Television

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Online availability

URI

https://youtu.be/xpukxo-VwAg

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Director

Claudio Fino

Cinematographer

Giampiero Puliti

Music

Fiorenzo Carpi

Costume

Giulio Coltellacci

Art Direction

Enrico Tovaglieri

Choreographer

Gilberto Tofano

Adaptor for Television

Salvatore Quasimodo

Cast

Aldo Barberito
Andrea Bosic
Anna Maria Ferrero
Armando Alzelmo
Diego Michelotti
Edmonda Aldini
Gabriella B. Andreini
Gianfranco Ombuen
Mario Feliciani
Osvaldo Ruggieri
Salvo Randone
Silvano Tranquilli
Vittorio Gassman

Production Company

Name

RAI Television