Movie: The Merchant of Venice

Top 8 Billed Cast

Henry Goodman
Henry Goodman

Shylock

David Bamber
David Bamber

Antonio

Peter de Jersey
Peter de Jersey

Salerio

Derbhle Crotty
Derbhle Crotty

Portia

Alexander Hanson
Alexander Hanson

Bassanio

Patrick Baladi
Patrick Baladi

Italian Video Suiter

Raymond Coulthard
Raymond Coulthard

Prince of Arragon

Mark Umbers
Mark Umbers

Solanio

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    Memorably set between the two world wars, this adaptation of Trevor Nunn's award-winning 1999 Royal National Theatre production of The Merchant of Venice features a superlative performance from Henry Goodman as Shylock.

  • Release Date

    2001-10-08

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  • Rating:

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    English

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