Like many Shakespeare comedies, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE features a complicated web of characters who distract themselves with inventive ways to capture their heart's desire, and their exuberance usually results in some delightful trouble. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE finds Antonio, a merchant, trying to help his friend Bassanio to .. Read more
| Starring | Henry Goodman, David Bamber, Alexander Hanson |
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| Director | Trevor Nunn |
| Genres | Drama |
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Like many Shakespeare comedies, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE features a complicated web of characters who distract themselves with inventive ways to capture their heart's desire, and their exuberance usually results in some delightful trouble. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE finds Antonio, a merchant, trying to help his friend Bassanio to come up with the money to visit and court Portia, a wealthy heiress. They borrow money from the vengeful Shylock (Henry Goodman), who agrees to lend the money with no interest. The catch is, if the debt is not re-paid, he will have instead a pound of Antonio's flesh. Things go fine with the romance between Bassanio and Portia, but disaster with Antonio's business means he cannot repay the debt. This version of the film promises to be superior, as director Trevor Nunn was a longtime director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
| Starring | Henry Goodman, David Bamber, Alexander Hanson |
|---|---|
| Director | Trevor Nunn |
| Studio | METRODOME DISTRIBUTION |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 42 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2001 To Rent: DVD: 20 Oct 2003 |
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Shakespearean drama ...
Shakespearean drama set in modern day italy but keeping the script as the old man wrote it makes for an excellent production that will keep you riveted. My ... read more »
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Crap
This was so rubbish I cant even remember this film. My husband told me it was diabolical.
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I hate it when they do this to Shakespeare
I don't have a problem with the 20th century set; I do have a problem with seemingly everyone involved taking the project so stinking seriously. Honestly ... read more »
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Now hear this
The sound track on this production is so bad we couldn't watch it. Unless you have super ears, suggest you avoid.
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