Othello
1989, English. Directed by Janet Suzman.
After 400 years Shakespeare's great tragedy still has strong social and political relevance, and this celebrated production by leading actress and director Janet Suzman was momentous, as it was staged at South Africa's famous Market Theatre during the apartheid era. Tony Award-winning actor John Kani plays the title role.
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- 3h 8m
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- English
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Who directed Othello?
Othello (1989) was directed by Janet Suzman and stars John Kani, Joanna Weinberg.