 | The Merchant of Venice | HDD0292 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Genres:Drama | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.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 Launcelot Gobbo |  John Sessions Salerio |
 Gregor Fisher Solanio |  Ron Cook Old Gobbo |  Allan Corduner Tubal |  Anton Rodgers The Duke |  David Harewood Prince of Morocco |
 Antonio Gil Aragon (as Antonio Gil-Martinez) |  Al Weaver Stephano |  Norbert Konne Doctor Bellario |  Marc Maes Cush (as Marc Maas) | Jean-François Wolff German Count |
 Pieter Riemens English Baron | Stéphan Koziak Soldier |  Tom Leick French Nobleman |  Jules Werner Franciscan Friar |  Tony Schiena Leonardo |
 Julian Nest Clerk |  Stéphane Fragili Venetian Nobleman (uncredited) |  Paul Rockenbrod Venetian Nobleman (uncredited) | Ben Whishaw Servant to Portia (uncredited) |
