Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 132 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 626 votes) |
The Merchant of Venice — FAQ
Is The Merchant of Venice worth watching? The Merchant of Venice holds a 6.8/10 rating from 626 viewers. 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 Shyl
Who directed The Merchant of Venice? Directed by Michael Radford.
Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice? It stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Zuleikha Robinson, Kris Marshall and more.
Where can I stream The Merchant of Venice? Streaming availability for The Merchant of Venice is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Merchant of Venice release? It released in 2004.
