"The Merchant of Venice" (2004)
Antonio borrows money from Shylock to help his young penniless friend Bassanio in his quest to win the hand of the fair Portia. Bitter at Antonio’s insults, Shylock stipulates very specific terms if he defaults on the loan. As Antonio’s shipping business is devastated by storms, Shylock is further angered by his daughter’s elopement with the nobleman Lorenzo.
Writer/director Michael Radford talks about adapting William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," directing Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons, and why this particular Shakespeare play hasn't been made into a film prior to this.
Lynn Collins discusses playing Portia in "The Merchant of Venice" movie, adapted for the screen and directed by Michael Radford. Lynn Collins on working opposite Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes in "The Merchant of Venice" and her upcoming film, "Bronte."
Cast and crew list for "The Merchant of Venice," starring Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Al Pacino, and Lynn Collins.
Gallery of photos from the Sony Pictures Classics movie, "The Merchant of Venice," featuring Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, and Jeremy Irons.
Trailer for the movie "The Merchant of Venice," starring Al Pacino and Joseph Fiennes, in Real Media, Quicktime, and Windows Media formats.
Poster for the movie "The Merchant of Venice" from Sony Pictures Classics.
News on the May 10, 2005 release of "Merchant of Venice" on DVD.
Sony Pictures Classics announced the acquisition of rights in North America and Germany for Michael Radford' "The Merchant of Venice" starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Lynn Collins.
Sony Pictures Classics' official site for "The Merchant of Venice." RELEASE DATE: December 29, 2004 (Limited)
