The Merchant of Venice(1973)
The Merchant of Venice Synopsis
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
The Merchant of Venice (1973) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Sichel, released on October 7, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Brett and Michael Jayston. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sichel
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, John Sichel
- Cinematographer:
- Jonathon Miller
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Associated Television
- Status:
- Released
The Merchant of Venice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as Shylock
Joan Plowright
as Portia
Jeremy Brett
as Bassanio
Michael Jayston
as Gratiano
Anthony Nicholls
as Antonio
- Anna Carteret
Anna Carteret
as Nerissa
- Louise Purnell
Louise Purnell
as Jessica
- Malcolm Reid
Malcolm Reid
as Lorenzo
Charles Kay
as Prince of Aragon
Benjamin Whitrow
as Duke of Venice
Stephen Greif
as Prince of Morocco
- Kenneth MacKintosh
Kenneth MacKintosh
as Tubal
Key crew
Directed by John Sichel, written by William Shakespeare and John Sichel.
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The Merchant of Venice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Merchant of Venice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice online?
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The Merchant of Venice (1973) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
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The main cast of The Merchant of Venice (1973) includes Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Brett, Michael Jayston and Anthony Nicholls. The film was directed by John Sichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merchant of Venice released?
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The Merchant of Venice was released on October 7, 1973 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Merchant of Venice worth watching?
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The Merchant of Venice (1973) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.