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The Merchant of Venice

(1973)

October 7, 1973• 2h 11m
70%
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Overview

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

John Sichel

Director

Top Billed Cast

LO

Laurence Olivier

Shylock

JP

Joan Plowright

Portia

JB

Jeremy Brett

Bassanio

MJ

Michael Jayston

Gratiano

AN

Anthony Nicholls

Antonio

AC

Anna Carteret

Nerissa

LP

Louise Purnell

Jessica

MR

Malcolm Reid

Lorenzo

CK

Charles Kay

Prince of Aragon

BW

Benjamin Whitrow

Duke of Venice

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