The Merchant of Venice
📖 Synopsis
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Al PacinoShylock
Jeremy IronsAntonio
Joseph FiennesBassanio
Lynn CollinsPortia
Zuleikha RobinsonJessica
Kris MarshallGratiano
Charlie CoxLorenzo
Heather GoldenhershNerissa
Mackenzie CrookLancelot Gobbo
John SessionsSalerio🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Merchant of Venice about?
- Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
- Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice was directed by Michael Radford.
- When was The Merchant of Venice released?
- The Merchant of Venice was released on December 3, 2004.
- How long is The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 2h 12m.
- Where can I track The Merchant of Venice?
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