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The Merchant of Venice

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Last broadcast on Sun, 8 Nov 2009, 00:20 on BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

An adaptation of Shakespeare's play about a Jewish moneylender who seeks to forfeit a literal pound of flesh from his Christian nemesis. Starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons.

Credits

Shylock
Al Pacino
Antonio
Jeremy Irons
Bassanio
Joseph Fiennes
Portia
Lynn Collins
Jessica
Zuleikha Robinson
Gratiano
Kris Marshall
Lorenzo
Charlie Cox
Nerissa
Heather Goldenhersh
Launcelot Gobbo
Mackenzie Crook
Salerio
John Sessions
Solanio
Gregor Fisher
Old Gobbo
Ron Cook
Director
Michael Radford
Writer
William Shakespeare
Writer
Michael Radford

Broadcasts

  1. Sat 6 Dec 2008
    23:20
  2. Sat 6 Dec 2008
    23:20
  3. Sun 8 Nov 2009
    00:20

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Duration

138 minutes

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