The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice

(2004)Directed by Michael Radford132 min · RDrama, Romance

Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) wants Portia (Lynn Collins), a wealthy heiress, and he cannot afford to court her. His friend Antonio (Jeremy Irons) has his fortune tied up in ships abroad, so the two go to Shylock (Al Pacino), a Jewish moneylender in Venice in 1596. Michael Radford adapts Shakespeare's play as a story about money, and about how differently a Christian and a Jew are treated by the same city.

Al Pacinoas Shylock
Jeremy Ironsas Antonio
Joseph Fiennesas Bassanio
Lynn Collinsas Portia
Kris Marshallas Gratiano
Charlie Coxas Lorenzo
Mackenzie Crookas Lancelot Gobbo
John Sessionsas Salerio
Gregor Fisheras Solanio
Ron Cookas Old Gobbo
Anton Rodgersas The Duke
David Harewoodas Prince of Morocco
Antonio Gilas Aragon
Al Weaveras Stephano
Norbert Konneas Doctor Bellario
Marc Maesas Cush
Jean-François Wolffas German Count
Pieter Riemensas English Baron
Stéphan Koziakas Soldier
Tom Leickas French Nobleman
Jules Werneras Franciscan Friar