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The Merchant of Venice

  • 20042004
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  • 2h 11m
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7.0/10
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Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, and Lynn Collins in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
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In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome... Read allIn 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
IMDb RATING
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37K
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  • Director
    • Michael Radford
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare(play)
    • Michael Radford(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Joseph Fiennes
    • Lynn Collins
  • Director
    • Michael Radford
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare(play)
    • Michael Radford(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Joseph Fiennes
    • Lynn Collins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 176User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Al Pacino and Allan Corduner in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Jeremy Irons in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Lynn Collins in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Heather Goldenhersh and Lynn Collins in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Joseph Fiennes in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Joseph Fiennes and Mackenzie Crook in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Jeremy Irons in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Joseph Fiennes in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    Lynn Collins in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Shylock
    Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes
    • Bassanio
    Lynn Collins
    Lynn Collins
    • Portia
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Antonio
    Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson
    • Jessica
    Kris Marshall
    Kris Marshall
    • Gratiano
    Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox
    • Lorenzo
    Heather Goldenhersh
    Heather Goldenhersh
    • Nerissa
    Mackenzie Crook
    Mackenzie Crook
    • Launcelot Gobbo
    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Salerio
    Gregor Fisher
    Gregor Fisher
    • Solanio
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Old Gobbo
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Tubal
    Anton Rodgers
    Anton Rodgers
    • The Duke
    David Harewood
    David Harewood
    • Prince of Morocco
    Antonio Gil
    Antonio Gil
    • Aragon
    • (as Antonio Gil-Martinez)
    Al Weaver
    Al Weaver
    • Stephano
    Norbert Konne
    • Doctor Bellario
    • Director
      • Michael Radford
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(play)
      • Michael Radford(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The bare-breasted prostitutes were not put in the film to make it more risqué, but rather to add a note of historical authenticity. Venetian law at the time required all prostitutes to bare their breasts because the Christian authorities were concerned about rampant homosexuality in their city.
    • Goofs
      In Venice in 1598 a woman with no head-dress and her hair flowing loose would be taken for a whore, yet this is how Portia frequently appears.
    • Quotes

      Shylock: I am a Jew! Hath not a Jew eyes? hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge? If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that. If a Jew wrong a Christian, what is his humility? Revenge. If a Christian wrong a Jew, what should his sufferance be - by Christian example? Why, revenge. The villany you teach me, I will execute, and it shall go hard - but I will better the instruction.

    • Connections
      Featured in 'Merchant of Venice': Shakespeare Through the Lens (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      With Wand'ring Steps
      Composed by Jocelyn Pook, Lyrics by John Milton

      Arranged by Jocelyn Pook

      Performed by Baroque Strings Quartet Ensemble, featuring solo vocals by Andreas Scholl

      Harp: Siobhan Armstrong

      Psaltery: Harvey Brough

      Lute: Elizabeth Kenny

      Published by Shylock Ltd / EMI Music Publishing Ltd

      © 2004 Decca Music Group Limited

      (p) Jocelyn Pook Ltd. /2004 Decca Music Group Limited

    User reviews176

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    9/10
    Brilliant!
    I just saw this at the Toronto International Film Festival in the beautiful Elgin Theatre. I was blown away by the beautiful cinematography, the brilliant adaptation of a very tricky play and last but not least, the bravura performance of Al Pacino, who was born to play this role, which was perfectly balanced by an equally strong performance from Jeremy Irons.

    The film deftly explores the themes of love vs loyalty, law vs justice, and passion vs reason. Some might protest that the content is inherently anti-semitic, however they should consider the historical context of the story, and the delicate and nuanced way in which it is told in this adaptation.

    9/10
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    • jjwl
    • Sep 11, 2004

    FAQ2

    • Were any animals harmed in the making of this film?
    • What changes have been made from the original play?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM (United Kingdom)
      • Sony Pictures Classics
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
    • Filming locations
      • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg(only Venice film set)
    • Production companies
      • Movision
      • Avenue Pictures
      • UK Film Council
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,765,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $69,868
      • Jan 2, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,560,182
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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