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The Merchant of Venice
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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1973-10-07
Languageen
Runtime2h 11m
Production

Associated Television

8.5(2)
•1973•2h 11m

The Merchant of Venice

DramaTV Movie

Overview

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

Director
John Sichel
Writing & Screenplay
John Sichel
Cinematography
Jonathon Miller

Principal Cast

27 credited
Laurence Olivier
Laurence OlivierShylock
Joan Plowright
Joan PlowrightPortia
Jeremy Brett
Jeremy BrettBassanio
Michael Jayston
Michael JaystonGratiano
Anthony Nicholls
Anthony NichollsAntonio
AC
Anna CarteretNerissa
LP
Louise PurnellJessica
MR
Malcolm ReidLorenzo
Charles Kay
Charles KayPrince of Aragon
Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin WhitrowDuke of Venice

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