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Release Year1980
Runtime2h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Romance
Votes7
DirectorJack Gold
WritersJack Gold
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Merchant of Venice
About The Merchant of Venice
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.
Directed by Jack Gold, The Merchant of Venice leans on a strong ensemble — John Franklyn-Robbins, John Rhys-Davies, Alan David — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1980.
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