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Feb 18, 2005 · A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play about a Jewish moneylender who demands a pound of flesh from a Christian merchant who defaults on his loan. Starring Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins and Jeremy Irons, directed by Michael Radford.
- (38K)
- Drama, Romance
- Michael Radford
- 2005-02-18
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 play—other versions are videotaped productions which were made for television, including John Sichel 's 1973 version and Jack Gold 's 1980 BBC production.
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, starring Al Pacino as Shylock, a Jewish moneylender who demands a pound of flesh from Antonio, a merchant who defaults on his loan. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
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- Michael Radford
- R
- 2 min
Jan 20, 2005 · A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play starring Al Pacino as Shylock, the persecuted Jewish money-lender. Ebert praises the film's clarity, humanity and historical context, and explores the themes of love, hate and justice.
In 16th-century Venice, Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) hopes to wed Portia (Lynn Collins). But to have a chance at winning her hand in marriage, he needs to have a lot of money -- a critical resource...
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- Michael Radford
- R
- Al Pacino
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play about a merchant who defaults on a loan from a Jewish moneylender and faces a harsh punishment. The film is set in 16th century Venice and features a cast of British actors.
Dec 29, 2004 · 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.
