The Merchant of Venice (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.
Director: Michael Radford
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: December 3, 2004
Cast
- Al Pacino - Shylock
- Jeremy Irons - Antonio
- Joseph Fiennes - Bassanio
- Lynn Collins - Portia
- Zuleikha Robinson - Jessica
- Kris Marshall - Gratiano
- Charlie Cox - Lorenzo
- Heather Goldenhersh - Nerissa
- Mackenzie Crook - Lancelot Gobbo
- John Sessions - Salerio
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Michael Radford (Screenplay)
Music: Jocelyn Pook
Cinematography: Benoît Delhomme
Editing: Lucia Zucchetti
Production: Movision, Avenue Pictures, UK Film Council, Film Fund Luxembourg, Delux Productions, Immagine e Cinema, Dania Film, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Navidi-Wilde Productions Ltd., LSG Productions, Rough Diamond Productions, Spice Factory
Country: Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
venice, italy, jewish ghetto, suitor, racism, loan, merchant, moneylender, 16th century, william shakespeare
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Merchant of Venice about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice was directed by Michael Radford.
- Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Zuleikha Robinson, Kris Marshall.
- How long is The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice had a budget of $30M.
- How much did The Merchant of Venice gross?
- The Merchant of Venice grossed $22M worldwide.
- Where was The Merchant of Venice produced?
- The Merchant of Venice was produced in Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Merchant of Venice?
- The themes of The Merchant of Venice include: Social Commentary and Reflection.