William Shakespeare's Othello [DVD] / by William Shakespeare ; Primetime Television/ B.B.C. Television ; produced by Greg Smith ; directed by Trevor Nunn.

1 videodisc (205 min.) : sd., col., mono. ; 4 3/4 in.

Accompanied by: Chapter index ([1] p. : ill.).

A ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. The valiant warrior Othello has secretly married the beautiful Desdemona, but their happiness is short-lived. Iago, an army ensign, swears to avenge Roderigo, whom Othello has promoted to lieutenant over him and the jilted soldier devises a net that shall enmesh them all. The events that follow form a classic plot of revenge and deceit. Roderigo's oath is just the first in a bloody chain of events that seals the downfall of many lives.

Credits: Music composer, Guy Woolfenden ; musical director, Jonathan Goldstein ; production designer, Bob Crowley.