Franco Zeffirelli made a visually stunning version of the popular Verdi opera, based on Shakespeare’s well-known play.
The movie, nominated for the Costume Design Oscar, is well cast with three terrific singers: Placido Domingo as Othello, Katia Riciarelli as Desdemona, and Justino Diaz as Iago.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Costume Design: Anna Anni and Maurizio Millenotti
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context:
The winners of the Costume Design Oscar were Jenny Beavan and John Bright for A Room With a View, the Merchant-Ivory production.
