The Merchant of Venice (2001)
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This adaptation of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice was directed by Trevor Nunn, who has become one of the most respected British stage directors of his time. The production transplants the setting of the film to Germany on the cusp of World War II, and is similar to the milieu of Bob Fosse's Cabaret. Derbhle Crotty portrays Portia, while the play's most famous character, Shylock, is essayed by Henry Goodman. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Trevor Nunn
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Merchant of Venice
This adaptation of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice was directed by Trevor Nunn, who has become one of the most respected British stage directors of his time. The production transplants the setting of the film to Germany on the cusp of World War II, and is similar to the milieu of Bob Fosse's Cabaret. Derbhle Crotty portrays Portia, while the play's most famous character, Shylock, is essayed by Henry Goodman. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 141 mins
Complete Cast of The Merchant of Venice
- David Bamber
- Derbhle Crotty - Portia
- Henry Goodman - Shylock
- Peter De Jersey
- Director(s):
- Trevor Nunn
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