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
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
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Otello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79935 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)