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The Merchant of Venice

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2004-12-03
2h 12m
English
Released
Movision

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Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.

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Stream The Merchant of Venice online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and romance movie originally produced in English and released in 2004, it's earned a solid 6.8/10 from 612 viewers worldwide.

About The Merchant of Venice

Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan. Running 132 minutes.

The Merchant of Venice Cast and Characters

The cast features Al Pacino (as Shylock), Jeremy Irons (as Antonio), Joseph Fiennes (as Bassanio), Lynn Collins (as Portia), and Zuleikha Robinson (as Jessica). Their performances are a major reason The Merchant of Venice has built such a passionate audience.

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The Merchant of Venice flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice runs for 132 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is The Merchant of Venice good? What's the rating?

The Merchant of Venice holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 612 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice?

The main cast includes Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, and Lynn Collins, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Merchant of Venice available in English?

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When was The Merchant of Venice released?

The Merchant of Venice was released in 2004.

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What is The Merchant of Venice about?

The Merchant of Venice is a Drama/Romance English-language film. Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.

When was The Merchant of Venice released?

The Merchant of Venice was released on December 3, 2004. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. The film was produced by Movision.

Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Lynn Collins. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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