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The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Merchant of Venice
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2004-12-03
  • Runtime: 132 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (569 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $21,600,000
  • Production Companies: 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
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6853
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

as Shylock

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

as Antonio

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

as Bassanio

Lynn Collins

Lynn Collins

as Portia

Zuleikha Robinson

Zuleikha Robinson

as Jessica

Kris Marshall

Kris Marshall

as Gratiano

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox

as Lorenzo

Heather Goldenhersh

Heather Goldenhersh

as Nerissa

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

as Lancelot Gobbo

John Sessions

John Sessions

as Salerio

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

venice, italyjewish ghettosuitorracismloanmerchantmoneylender16th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2004-12-03.

Who are the main actors in The Merchant of Venice?

The main cast includes Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Zuleikha Robinson, .

Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Merchant of Venice is available.

Is The Merchant of Venice based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 569 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Merchant of Venice?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $21,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Merchant of Venice?

The soundtrack was composed by 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. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Merchant of Venice filmed?

The Merchant of Venice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Merchant of Venice?

The total runtime of The Merchant of Venice is 132 minutes.

Is The Merchant of Venice suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Merchant of Venice?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Merchant of Venice.

Does The Merchant of Venice have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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