The Merchant of Venice
DramaRomance
6.772/10
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|132 min
Release Date: 2004-12-03
Overview - 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.
Production Companies
MovisionAvenue PicturesUK Film CouncilFilm Fund LuxembourgDelux ProductionsImmagine e Cinema
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CinemaSerf
7/10
As the 16th century looms large, the loved up “Bassanio” (Joseph Fiennes) approaches his wealthy merchant friend “Antonio” (Jeremy Irons) for a loan. You see, he wants to impress “Portia” (Lynn Collins) to the tune of 3,000 ducats. Unfortunately, his friend is already heavily invested elsewhere and cannot oblige, but he does agree to stand surety for a loan from “Shylock” (Al Pacino). This loan is...
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