The Merchant of Venice ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice )

The Merchant of Venice (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
156 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1980 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Jack Gold

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
John Franklyn-Robbins ..... Antonio
John Rhys-Davies ..... Salerio
Alan David ..... Solanio
John Nettles ..... Bassanio
Richard Morant ..... Lorenzo
Kenneth Cranham ..... Gratiano
Gemma Jones ..... Portia
Susan Jameson ..... Nerissa
Daniel Mitchell ..... Balthasar
Warren Mitchell ..... Shylock
Marc Zuber ..... Prince of Morocco
Enn Reitel ..... Launcelot Gobbo
Joe Gladwin ..... Old Gobbo
Roger Martin ..... Leonardo
Leslee Udwin ..... Jessica

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought acclaimed performances from leading contemporary actors. Antonio's best friend, Bassanio, is in love with Portia, a wise and wealthy heiress, and needs three thousand ducats to press his suit. With Antonio's money tied up in ships at sea, he approaches Shylock, a Jewish usurer, who agrees to lend the money under the provision that Antonio shall forfeit a pound of his flesh if the debt is unpaid. When Antonio's ships are wrecked, Shylock, the maligned Jew, calls for the contract to be filled. The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies, celebrated for its captivating villain, Shylock. In a production full of contrasts and ambiguities, Warren Mitchell plays the moneylender with a finely balanced combination of wickedness and pathos - leaving the audiences to decide whether he is a villain, a buffoon or a tragic hero.

Television production of Shakespeare's play.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 April, 2009.

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