The Merchant of Venice

(2004)Directed by Michael Radford132 min · RDrama, Romance

Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.

Al Pacinoas Shylock
Jeremy Ironsas Antonio
Joseph Fiennesas Bassanio
Lynn Collinsas Portia
Kris Marshallas Gratiano
Charlie Coxas Lorenzo
Mackenzie Crookas Lancelot Gobbo
John Sessionsas Salerio
Gregor Fisheras Solanio
Ron Cookas Old Gobbo
Anton Rodgersas The Duke
David Harewoodas Prince of Morocco
Antonio Gilas Aragon
Al Weaveras Stephano
Norbert Konneas Doctor Bellario
Marc Maesas Cush
Jean-François Wolffas German Count
Pieter Riemensas English Baron
Stéphan Koziakas Soldier
Tom Leickas French Nobleman
Jules Werneras Franciscan Friar