The Merchant of Venice(2001)
The Merchant of Venice Synopsis
Memorably set between the two world wars, this adaptation of Trevor Nunn's award-winning 1999 Royal National Theatre production of The Merchant of Venice features a superlative performance from Henry Goodman as Shylock.
The Merchant of Venice (2001) is a drama film directed by Chris Hunt, released on October 8, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Henry Goodman, David Bamber, Peter de Jersey and Derbhle Crotty. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Hunt
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Production:
- The Performance Company, The Lexington Group, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Merchant of Venice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Goodman
as Shylock
David Bamber
as Antonio
Peter de Jersey
as Salerio
Derbhle Crotty
as Portia
Alexander Hanson
as Bassanio
Patrick Baladi
as Italian Video Suiter
Raymond Coulthard
as Prince of Arragon
Mark Umbers
as Solanio
Key crew
Directed by Chris Hunt, written by William Shakespeare.
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The Merchant of Venice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 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 (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
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The main cast of The Merchant of Venice (2001) includes Henry Goodman, David Bamber, Peter de Jersey, Derbhle Crotty and Alexander Hanson. The film was directed by Chris Hunt. 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 8, 2001 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is The Merchant of Venice worth watching?
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The Merchant of Venice (2001) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.