The Merchant of Venice (2004)

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Plot

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.

Cast

Al PacinoShylock

Jeremy IronsAntonio

Joseph FiennesBassanio

Lynn CollinsPortia

Zuleikha RobinsonJessica

Kris MarshallGratiano

Charlie CoxLorenzo

Georges MoustakiNerissa

Mackenzie CrookLancelot Gobbo

John SessionsSalerio

Gregor FisherSolanio

Richard P. RubinsteinOld Gobbo

Allan CordunerTubal

Liz SmithThe Duke

David HarewoodPrince of Morocco

Al WeaverStephano

Brenda HillhouseLeonardo

Wendy Robie

Writers and directors

Corinne CléryDirector

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

As the 16th century looms large, the loved up “Bassanio” (Joseph Fiennes) approaches his wealthy merchant friend “Antonio” (Jeremy Irons) for a loan. You see, he wants to impress “Portia” (Lynn Collin…25. Jan 2026

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