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

Transmission details

15 Mar 1957 (Channel: RAI Uno)

Duration

153 mins

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

Vittorio Gassman	Otello (Othello)
Anna Maria Ferrero	Desdemona
Salvo Randone	Jago (Iago)
Osvaldo Ruggieri	Michael Cassio
Edmonda Aldini	Emilia
Aldo Barberito	Roderigo
Andrea Bosic	Doge (Duke of Venice)
Armando Alzelmo	Senator (1)
Diego Michelotti	Montano
Gabriella B. Andreini	Bianca
Gianfranco Ombuen	Lodovico
Mario Feliciani	Gratiano
Mario Feliciani	Brabanzio (Brabantio)
Silvano Tranquilli	Senator (2)

Additional Details

Theatre

Teatro Quirino di Roma

Theatre company

Compagnia Vittorio Gassman

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Othello

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Notes

History

First performed in November 1956.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://youtu.be/xpukxo-VwAg

Online format

Streamed

Production Company

Name

RAI Television