Plot — What is The Merchant of Venice about?
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 3 votes) |
The Merchant of Venice — FAQ
Is The Merchant of Venice worth watching? The Merchant of Venice holds a 6.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the
Who directed The Merchant of Venice? Directed by Pierre Billon.
Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice? It stars Michel Simon, Andrée Debar, Massimo Serato, Armando Francioli, Giorgio Albertazzi, Liliana Tellini 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 1953.
