The Merchant of Venice (2004) ( Il mercante di Venezia ) ( William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice )

The Merchant of Venice (2004) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Il mercante di Venezia
Alternate Title: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
David Donatello Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby TrueHD )
English ( DTS 5.1 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Spanish ( Dolby TrueHD )
Spanish ( DTS 5.1 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
128 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2004 and produced in:
Italy ( Italy, Greece )
Luxembourg ( France, Benelux )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Michael Radford

Written By:
William Shakespeare
Michael Radford

Actors:
Al Pacino ..... Shylock
Jeremy Irons ..... Antonio
Joseph Fiennes ..... Bassanio
Lynn Collins ..... Portia
Zuleikha Robinson ..... Jessica
Kris Marshall ..... Gratiano
Charlie Cox ..... Lorenzo
Heather Goldenhersh ..... Nerissa
Mackenzie Crook ..... Launcelot Gobbo
John Sessions ..... Salerio
Gregor Fisher ..... Solanio
Ron Cook ..... Old Gobbo
Allan Corduner ..... Tubal
Anton Rodgers ..... The Duke
David Harewood ..... Prince of Morocco

Synopsis:

In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews. In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia. Antonio has invested all his money in his ships and borrows from the usurer Shylock, who proposes an unusual bond: if Antonio does not pay the money without any interest three months later, he might receive one pound of his flesh instead, at his choice. When Shylock's daughter Jessica runs away home with all his money and jewels, he becomes furious. Meanwhile, the load of Antonio sinks with three different vessels and he is not able to pay his debts with Shylock, and the Jew goes to court of Venice claiming the execution of his deal. In spite of many requests, his tough heart does not accept any other agreement further than the one established in their contract.

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.

In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 03 March, 2019.

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