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The Merchant of Venice (1973)

Movie ★ 8.5 131 min

Drama TV Movie

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

John Sichel Director John Sichel Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1973
Runtime
131 min
IMDb
tt0070386
Language
Studio
Associated Television

Cast

Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier Shylock Joan Plowright Joan Plowright Portia Jeremy Brett Jeremy Brett Bassanio Michael Jayston Michael Jayston Gratiano Anthony Nicholls Anthony Nicholls Antonio Anna Carteret Nerissa Louise Purnell Jessica Malcolm Reid Lorenzo Charles Kay Charles Kay Prince of Aragon Benjamin Whitrow Benjamin Whitrow Duke of Venice Stephen Greif Stephen Greif Prince of Morocco Kenneth MacKintosh Tubal Barry James Barry James Salerio Michael Tudor Barnes Solanio Denis Lawson Denis Lawson Launcelot Gobbo Peter Anthony Rocca Stephano John Joyce Balthasar Nicolette McKenzie Portia's Servant

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Merchant of Venice about?
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by John Sichel.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice stars Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Brett, Michael Jayston.
When was The Merchant of Venice released?
The Merchant of Venice is a 1973 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice?
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