Verdi Otello (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, Verdi Otello is a music film directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann, running about 150 minutes. “Glorious portrait of Renata Tebaldi” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.
Who’s in it. Verdi Otello stars Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona, Hans Beirer as Otello, William Dooley as Jago and Mario Ferrara as Cassio, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi Otello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi Otello tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi Otello (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi Otello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Verdi Otello?
- Verdi Otello stars Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, William Dooley, Mario Ferrara and Karl-Ernst Mercker.
- When was Verdi Otello released?
- Verdi Otello was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.