The Merchant of Venice (2004)VHS | Cast list | | Al Pacino | as | Shylock | | Jeremy Irons | as | Antonio | | Joseph Fiennes | as | Bassanio | | Lynn Collins | as | Portia | | Zuleikha Robinson | as | Jessica | | Kris Marshall | as | Gratiano | | Charlie Cox | as | Lorenzo | | Heather Goldenhersh | as | Nerissa | | Mackenzie Crook | as | Launcelot Gobbo | | John Sessions | as | Salerio | | Gregor Fisher | as | Solanio | | Ron Cook | as | Old Gobbo | | Allan Corduner | as | Tubal | | Anton Rodgers | as | The Duke | | David Harewood | as | Prince of Morocco |
| | Crew list: | | Michael Radford (Director) | | William Shakespeare (Writer) | | Michael Radford (Writer) |
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Review
Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it's to sue for the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew's daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting Shylock's hatred. While Bassanio's away wooing Portia, Antonio's ships founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Bassanio's friend. |
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