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Merchant of Venice, The

The Merchant of Venice (1980)

Comedy | 156 minutes
3,50 2 votes

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Duration: 156 minuten

Alternative title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Jack Gold

Stars: Warren Mitchell, Gemma Jones and John Franklyn-Robbins

IMDb score: 7,2 (337)

Releasedate: 17 December 1980

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The Merchant of Venice plot

Bassanio, a young nobleman, borrows money through his friend Antonio to impress Portia, his dream woman. However, Antonio's capital is out at sea, so he borrows the money from Shylock, the moneylender. However, he still has some things to settle with Antonio and includes a special clause in the agreement: if Antonio does not pay back the money, Shylock is entitled to a pound of flesh from Antonio's body. Then, when reports come that Antonio's fleet is lost at sea, Shylock actually demands his pound of flesh. Based on a play by William Shakespeare from 1596.

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Actors and actresses

Alan David Alan David

Solanio

John Franklyn-Robbins John Franklyn-Robbins

Antonio

John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies

Salerio

John Nettles John Nettles

Bassanio

Richard Morant Richard Morant

Lorenzo

Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham

Gratiano

Gemma Jones Gemma Jones

Portia

Susan Jameson Susan Jameson

Nerissa

Daniel Mitchell Daniel Mitchell

Balthasar

Warren Mitchell Warren Mitchell

Shylock

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