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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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Michael RadfordDirector
Al Pacinoas Shylock
Jeremy Ironsas Antonio
Zuleikha Robinsonas Jessica
Kris Marshallas Gratiano
Charlie Coxas Lorenzo
Heather Goldenhershas Nerissa
John Sessionsas Salerio
Gregor Fisheras Solanio
Ron Cookas Old Gobbo
Allan Corduneras Tubal
Anton Rodgersas The Duke