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The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice is a 2004 romantic drama film based on Shakespeare's play of the same name. It is the first full-length sound film in English of Shakespeare's playother versions are videotaped productions which were made for television, including John Sichel's 1973 version and Jack Gold's 1980 BBC production.

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2004 · 2h 12m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 6.8/10 (620 votes)

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.

Directed by Michael Radford

Box office $22M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Michael RadfordDirector

Al Pacinoas Shylock

Jeremy Ironsas Antonio

Joseph Fiennesas Bassanio

Lynn Collinsas Portia

Zuleikha Robinsonas Jessica

Kris Marshallas Gratiano

Charlie Coxas Lorenzo

Heather Goldenhershas Nerissa

Mackenzie Crookas Lancelot Gobbo

John Sessionsas Salerio

Gregor Fisheras Solanio

Ron Cookas Old Gobbo

Allan Corduneras Tubal

Anton Rodgersas The Duke