The Merchant of Venice

Year: 1980

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Gold

DramaComedyRomance

Antonio is down until his friend Bassanio confesses his love for Portia, whose late father required that only the man who picks the right casket—silver, gold, or lead—may marry her. Lacking funds, Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan, which Antonio gets from Shylock. When Antonio’s ships are lost, Shylock’s bond threatens his life, and they act to aid.

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