Summary:
Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it's to sue for the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew's daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting Shylock's hatred. While Bassanio's away wooing Portia, Antonio's ships founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Bassanio's friend.
| Runtime: | 138 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for some nudity. |
| Production: | UK Film Council |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Countries: | USA, UK, Italy, Luxembourg |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | May 10, 2005 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Michael Radford | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Michael Radford | Screenplay |
| William Shakespeare | Play |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Al Pacino | Shylock |
| Jeremy Irons | Antonio |
| Joseph Fiennes | Bassanio |
| Lynn Collins | Portia |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Allan Corduner | Tubal |
| Anton Rodgers | The Duke |
| Charlie Cox | Lorenzo |
| David Harewood | Prince Of Morocco |
| Gregor Fisher | Solanio |
| Heather Goldenhersh | Nerissa |
| John Sessions | Salerio |
| Kris Marshall | Gratiano |
| Mackenzie Crook | Launcelot Gobbo |
| Ron Cook | Old Gobbo |
| Zuleikha Robinson | Jessica |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alex Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Andreas Bajohra | Post-Production Producer |
| Barry Navidi | Producer |
| Bob Bellion | Co-Producer |
| Bob Portal | Post-Production Producer |
| Cary Brokaw | Producer |
| Clive Waldron | Line Producer |
| Edwige Fenech | Co-Producer |
| Gary Hamilton | Co-Executive Producer |
| Irene Masiello | Supervising Producer |
| James Simpson | Executive Producer |
| Jason Piette | Producer |
| Jean-Claude Schlim | Line Producer: Luxembourg |
| Jimmy de Brabant | Co-Producer |
| Julia Verdin | Co-Executive Producer |
| Luciano Martino | Co-Producer |
| Manfred Wilde | Executive Producer |
| Michael Cowan | Producer |
| Michael Hammer | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Goldsack | Co-Producer |
| Pete Maggi | Co-Executive Producer |
| Peter James | Executive Producer |
| Robert Jones | Executive Producer |
| Roberto Almagią | Assistant Producer |
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