The Merchant of Venice

2004 | 132 minutes | 6.8 ★ (548)

The Merchant of Venice
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    03 December 2004

  • DirectingMichael Radford
  • Budget

    $30,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $21,600,000.00

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