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The Merchant of Venice

7.319802h 37mMovieComedyTV MovieRomance

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out…

DirectorJack Gold

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Merchant of Venice isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jack Gold

JFJohn Franklyn-Robbins
John Franklyn-Robbins
Antonio
JRJohn Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Salerio
ADAlan David
Alan David
Solanio
JNJohn Nettles
John Nettles
Bassanio
RMRichard Morant
Richard Morant
Lorenzo
KCKenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham
Gratiano
GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Portia
SJSusan Jameson
Susan Jameson
Nerissa
DM
Daniel Mitchell
Balthasar
WMWarren Mitchell
Warren Mitchell
Shylock
MZ
Marc Zuber
The Prince of Morocco
EREnn Reitel
Enn Reitel
Launcelot Gobbo

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