The Merchant of Venice 2004


Cast
Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino Al Pacino ...
Shylock
Jeremy Irons Jeremy Irons ...
Antonio
Joseph Fiennes Joseph Fiennes ...
Bassanio
Lynn Collins Lynn Collins ...
Portia
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
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Storyline

Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it's to sue for the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew's daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting Shylock's hatred. While Bassanio's away wooing Portia, Antonio's ships founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to save


Bassanio's friend

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