The Merchant of Venice overview
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Synopsis:
One of William Shakespeare's most powerful comedies has been given a bold cinematic adaptation in this film version of The Merchant of Venice. Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) is a young and vital member of the aristocratic classes in 16th century Italy; however, Bassanio's impulsive nature and lavish lifestyle have put him deeply in debt, and he will need at least the pretense of a fortune if he is to win the hand of the beautiful Portia (Lynn Collins). Bassanio turns to his close friend Antonio (Jeremy Irons), a successful businessman, for financial help, but with much of his fortune tied up in a sailing expedition, Antonio can do little to help him.
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Movie Details:
- Director: Michael Radford
- Studio: Navidi-Wilde, Movision Entertainment, Film Fund Lu, Arclight Films, Spice Factory, U.K. Film Council, Avenue Pictures
- Year: 2004
- Run Time: 131 minutes
- Country: Italy, UK
- Language: English
- Set in: Venice, Italy
- MPAA Rating: R (for some nudity)
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Drama
- Filmed in: Color
