Synopsis
The Moorish General Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his Lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter Ensign named Iago.
Scores
Overall Score
36.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.4%
Review Aggregate
82.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, tragic, noir. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orson Welles | 2014 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Micheál Mac Liammóir | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Suzanne Cloutier | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Robert Coote | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes8
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $28,980 | $38,407 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $28,980 | $38,407 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $14,490 | $19,204 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $949,000 | $1,257,716 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $752,000 | $996,630 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,082,000 | $1,433,981 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,917,000 | $3,865,918 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $5,789,490 | $7,672,847 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,024 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $232,000 | $307,471 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $347,000 | $459,881 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $959,000 | $1,270,969 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $4,830,490 | $6,401,879 |
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